What's in a Name?

They say names are important part of our identity and so it is worthy to know their meanings.

Well, I never bothered to look for the meaning of mine because in a crowd of 10 girls, there are probably 1 or 2 with the name, Karen. Mine is Karen Rose, some variations maybe Karen Joyce, Karen Ann, Karen whatever...all the same. I thought it to be the most common name on earth (well beside from Ana and Maria, of course). There is even a time when I hated that fastfood commercial, 'paboritong apo ni lolo.' Those with the same name as mine I'm sure has undergone the same dilema during that time. It is when you will introduce yourself to someone and that someone, (specially when girl) will answer, 'mine is Gina.' And of course you will believe her, then comes the reply, 'Joke lang.' Basically, all people that you'll meet (sometimes even boys), will introduce themselves to you as Gina. The worst is that I never get used to it and is still getting spoofed by people until now (Move on! The commercial is long gone).
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BUT, even though my name is the most common name in the universe. I still want you to address me K-A-R-E-N. Don't attempt to give my name a nickname -especially when we're

N O T C L O S E. Got it? Do not call me:

• KARS or TUBS (my surname)- How I hate it when people call me this! I mean, we're not thisclose so drop it because it sounds cheap. I can't just grasp the point of putting an S in the end of one's name. Will it sounds cute if you do that? Hell, no! Or if you want to call me by my surname then it's T-U-B-A-Y. It's only ONE syllable away. Puhleeeeeeeez, go for the extra 'REN' or 'BAY,' yes?
• KÂ or REN - Same goes here. Are you that lazy to go for an extra syllable?
• K - Seriously, how shorter can my name get?
• RENREN/NERAK/KREN - These can really get into my nerves. What is wrong with people?!

MY POINT IS, unless unless I have given you some sort of a go signal to call me something else, I am KAREN or KAREN ROSE to you. TUBAY if you're feeling astig or KEN if you’re feeling cute. Okay?

SO, let's go back to name meanings. I decided to look up for mine and found out that Karen means 'Pure' (*wink*). Not bad, eh?
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I also look for the name meanings of my family's and some friends.'

-=oOo=-

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...And we eventually try to live up to our names. Hihi!

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KAREN

It is of Greek, Danish and French origin, meaning "pure" l

RODOLFO (Papa and JR)
Variant of Rudolph (Old German), meaning "famous wolf"(Parang ayaw kong gawing wolf ang Papa, di niya bagay haha!)

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CRISTINA (Mama)
It is of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin origin, meaning "annointed, Christian," (same as KRISTINE)(My mom is a true-blooded Christian [And this picture was taken 20 years ago, hehe] And Tin is one hell of a good girl)

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Kuya CHRISTIAN
It is of Greek origin, meaning "follower of Christ"

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Kuya JERROLD It is a German language, meaning "rule of the spear" from the prefix ger- ("spear") and suffix -wald ("rule").

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AVERY It is of Old English origin, meaning "elf or supernatural counsel"l

DWIGHT It is of English origin, meaning "white or blond"l

EISEN German and Jewish in origin, meaning "iron," a metonymic occupational name for an ironworker or smith.l

KIMMY
African in origin, meaning "Cyneburg's field or forest" l

ROSALYN
Combination of Rose and Lynn (Spanish), meaning "pretty" l

MARY ROSE
Its source is Miryam, a Hebrew name meaning "Wished-for child." Others offer alternate interpretations, including ''rebellion'' and ''sea of bitterness.''

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RASHA
Arabic in origin, meaning "young gazelle."

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RICA
Variant of Erica (Scandanivian), meaning "complete ruler" or Frederica (Old German), meaning "peaceful ruler." Also possibly (Spanish), meaning, "rich."

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GRACE It is of Latin origin, meaning "favor, blessing."

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APRIL
It is of Latin origin, meaning "to open." The month as a given name; often used to symbolize spring, the time when buds open and flowers appear.

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