What is in a name

Our names are not merely what our mother and father (or aunt, uncle, cousin, etc.) decided to name us. They are meaningful and in some cases define who we are— right down to every letter. Have you ever heard or seen a name and wondered where did that name come from?
Some are combinations of a mother and father’s name, while others are merely taken from a relative such as a grandmother or grandfather.
“I named my daughter DeShundria after her mother and myself because she is a product of the both of us,” said Deshun Robertson, a senior therapeutic recreations major from Kentwood.
There are some names that are prevalent in African-American culture that may be classified as “ghetto,” but have an origination. Such as the name “Iesha.” Another Bad Creation popularized the name in the lyrics of “Iesha.”
Iesha, you are the girl that I never had and I want to get to know you better. The name “Iesha” is actually an Arabic word that means woman.
The name “Keisha” may also be considered one of those names, especially when prefixes like RaKeisha or LaKeisha are added. However, “Keisha” is an African name meaning favorite.
“My name is a combination of my mother and father’s name. They named me Seclesia for originality,” said Seclesia Johnson, a junior biology major from New Orleans. Some of the male names commonly used are mainly from the African-American culture. Hence the name “Marcus.”
The name “Marcus” is of Latin origin and means war like and the name “Myron,” also quite popular, is a Greek word meaning sweet oil. There are also names that are just generally popular and common like the names “Ashley” and “Brandon.”
Though there are variations in its spelling, the name carries the same meaning. The name “Ashley” is Old English for the words ash tree. The name “Brandon” is very common. Its meaning is little raven from the Celtic/Gaelic language. If you are curious to know where your name originated, do a little research at www.babynames.com and various other sites and you’ll find out what is in a name.