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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reshma
Ishana
Kerani
Mekara
Nita
Tarana[/quote]

I’ve only heard of two of these (Ishani not Ishana). Are the others even real?[/quote]

I find it surprising you haven't heard of Reshma, Ishana/Ishani, Nita, and Tarana? She is not Indian but Tarana Burke is a well known advocate for sexual abuse survivors. I went to college with a Reshma and then later a close friend married another woman with that name. Nita sounds so familiar to me -- I think maybe I've heard it and assumed it was a nickname? But I like it as a standalone.

I like that all of these names can be pronounced phonetically. Also I like the nn Isha for Ishana/Ishani (I prefer Ishana which sounds more elegant to me).[/quote]

You're quoting me, I should have written three. I wasn't counting Ishana because I've only heard Isha and Ishani. I know Reshma and Nita. I don't know Kerani, Mekara, and have no idea who Tarana Burke is. But you said it yourself, she's not Indian?[/quote]

Tarana Burkę isn't Indian but the name is Hindi. My point was that it's obviously not a made up name, I find it strange that people are responding as though it's like a joke Indian name when it's definitely a real name and a quick Google search reveals it to be Hindi in origin.

I wonder if Mekara is supposed to be Makara? This is a Hindi name according to Nameberry and this site: https://babynames.com/name/makara

which says it also has a Hebrew origin. I like the sound of it and I also like that it's easily shortened to Kara for a nickname. Maybe not a name for a family with two Indian-American (or just Indian) parents but could be an option for a mixed family with Indian and Western heritage, since Kara has European origins.[/quote]

What BS are you writing? Kerani? Mekara? Why not Makara (spider) or Jooti (shoes) or Bhikari (begger) or Kirana (grocery store) or Kinari (lace or edging) or Kinara (edge)?  What is this nonsense?  Kara?? Why not Kaga (crow) or Keri (raw mango) or Kora (blank)?   The stupid suggestions are just too annoying here. Names have meanings. Just stop your sickness.

How is Tarana Burke pronouncing the name? Is it Taraana (melody) or is it Tera Na (not yours)? We have no idea how they are using the Hindi names and how they are pronouning it. Yes, it is as much a joke as Hilaria is hilarious.  The sickness of these women does not end. [/quote]

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