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[quote=Anonymous][/quote] Why do South Asian families and living in the US always name their children ethnic names like the above, but East Asian families usually name their kids typical American names? Sincerely curious White American here. [/quote] It’s very common for East Asians to have an American first name and Asian middle name. My parents said they tried to pick popular names so we’d fit in, but there weren’t many American names that they actually liked. I haven’t asked my South Asian friends why their parents didn’t follow the East Asian American naming convention, but my guess is that it reflects their more insular culture. I’ve often heard my Indian friends joke about how Indians all know each other. With that kind of community, there’s a good reason to give your kids the names you like. I didn’t have many Asian friends when I was a kid, and as an adult, I’ve had to work to build an Asian community. None of my Indian friends can relate to that. [/quote]
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