Japanese last names (family names) are compact stories written in kanji—two or three characters that point to rice fields, rivers, mountains, trades, plants, seasons, and sometimes to surprisingly “dark” imagery like shadows, crows, or winter storms. Unlike many Western cultures, the family name comes before the given name in Japanese, and surnames are not gendered—there’s … Read more
Choosing a baby’s name is both joyful and weighty—especially when you’re looking for something timeless, meaningful, and culturally rooted. Vedic names check every box. Drawn from Sanskrit—the language of the Vedas—these names often carry luminous meanings tied to nature, virtues, celestial bodies, and deities. Below, you’ll find a quick primer on Vedic naming traditions and … Read more
Deciding to give a child any name is the seed of identity. It is an endowment that they grow and prosper into. Afri names; born out of the various vibrant cultures and histories of Africa, are much more than mere labels; they carry tales, they carry legacies, and they carry the voice of an empowered … Read more