Periagoge
Scenario

When Baby Names Become Battlegrounds Between Cultural Identities

My Somali wife wants to name our daughter after her grandmother but the name is unpronounceable for my American family and I worry about what school will be like.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A child's name carries the full weight of identity, belonging, and the parents' vision of their future.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Marriage across cultures and traditions?”

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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