Wednesday, August 26, 2015

What's in a Name?

People always say English is a complex language and I'd agree... But, wow, Mandarin isn't exactly a cakewalk.

Thankfully, my dear friend Wei has offered to be a resource as we forge our way through translations and cultural nuances. Today, she gave us the gift of learning our son's name meaning. And while I can't share his Chinese name, I'm thrilled to share the meaning of each of his name characters:

Surname: Sun
Middle: Harmonious
Given: Friend


In this case, dear Shakespeare, I'd say a lot. Because, wouldn't you know, Nathan's middle name means Harmony. Yet another beautiful thread in this precious tapestry of our family story.



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