Periagoge
Scenario

When your name doesn't translate

My name means something beautiful in my language but sounds ugly to English speakers and I'm tired of explaining myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Identity markers lose meaning and beauty across linguistic boundaries, requiring constant cultural education of others.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.