What is Your Name? - Young Adults

What our name means matters, any name you answer to – given names, nicknames, pet names, surnames – affects you. It’s not just a name – it has a story.

Instructor: Moses SowaleLanguage: English

About the course

What our names mean matters. Any name you answer to – given names, nicknames, pet names, surnames – affects you. It’s not just a name – it has a story.

Each of us has a name given by God or by our parents. To name something is to have control over it. Names give you control. If you can name it, you can tame it. You need to know your name, who gave you that name, and why. In this module, we will explore the meaning of your name and its significance in your life.

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Discover the meaning of your name: The question, "What does my name mean?" is one that many people ask, especially young people just discovering who they are. Our names play a crucial role in defining who we are; we tend to believe we are the names we are called over a long period of time. It has strong historical, familial, cultural, and personal ties. Additionally, knowing the meaning of our names helps us understand who we are.

Figure out the reason you were named so: Our names play a significant role in our lives and serve more purposes than merely identifying us. According to research, a child's name may even be linked to their future chances of success. Ask your parents why you were given that name, and the events surrounding the giving of such name.

Names are labels: Determine whether your name is benefiting or harming you. The names given to people can influence how we think or feel about them. Knowing our names carry meanings and can influence certain emotions. It’s important we avoid using ungodly words as names. As such, we must live in a way that our name makes people think of good things about us.

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