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Scenario

When your name has unfortunate meanings

My name means something negative in English slang, and I constantly have to decide whether to explain, change it, or just endure the jokes.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The collision between cultural naming traditions and contemporary linguistic contexts can create ongoing social discomfort and identity negotiations.

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 Name and identity across cultures?”

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.

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