The PositiveNaija Interviews (What Is And Why Your Name?): Episode 5 – Michelle Zanang Duniya and Keturah Yusuf is a series of interviews with the human race including Nigerians and Africans on recognising and understanding the meaning, purpose, importance/value, impact and story of their names.
This series, conceived and conducted by Toju Micheal Ogbe is dedicated to the lives of every human being with the hope that more understanding is provided on the subject of our names, which are the words everyone of us hears the most through our lifetime containing unique identity features.
Special thanks to people who have shared their stories and unique insights with us as well as with the world.
“Names are an important key to what a society values.”
– David S. Slawson
Michelle Zanang Duniya shares her story, experiences, thoughts and insights on the meaning and value of her name with PositiveNaija on July 22, 2022
PositiveNaija: Please, what is your name in full?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Michelle Zanang Duniya
PositiveNaija: What is your nationality and city you are from?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Nigerian (Kaduna Zankwa)
PositiveNaija: What decade were you born?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: 1990s
PositiveNaija: Who named you your name(s)?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: My parents.
PositiveNaija: What is the translation or meaning of your traditional name(s) in English?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Zanang means “God’s Gift”. Michelle means “Close to God,or gift from God”.
PositiveNaija: Why were you named your name(s) – the reason or story?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: They said, I came as a blessing to them.
PositiveNaija: Did you give yourself a name – officially or unofficially? If yes, why and what does it mean?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: No.
PositiveNaija: Culturally and/or spiritually, do you see or perceive a significance or impact of your name based on the result of your life so far?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: I always want to be a blessing to people around, I feel fulfilled when I give our to people. It also speaks for me spiritually.
PositiveNaija: Do you think your name has an impact on the lives of people or anyone who calls your name and why?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Yes. It’s always speaks of favour and love.
PositiveNaija: What do you want your name to be remembered for?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Positively, as a blessing to who I have come in contact with.
PositiveNaija: Any other insights or experiences you might want to share on the subject/importance of names?
Michelle Zanang Duniya: Parents should always give their children a good name because it’s speaks alot in their lives.
Keturah Yusuf shares her story, experiences, thoughts and insights on the meaning and value of her name with PositiveNaija on July 23, 2022
PositiveNaija: Please, what is your name in full?
Keturah Yusuf: Keturah Yusuf
PositiveNaija: What is your nationality and city you are from?
Keturah Yusuf: Nigerian (Kaduna)
PositiveNaija: What decade were you born?
Keturah Yusuf: 1990s
PositiveNaija: Who named you your name(s)?
Keturah Yusuf: My parent named me.
PositiveNaija: What is the translation or meaning of your traditional name(s) in English?
Keturah Yusuf: Keturah means “Fragrance”.
PositiveNaija: Why were you named your name(s) – the reason or story?
Keturah Yusuf: Don’t know any reason behind my name.
PositiveNaija: Did you give yourself a name – officially or unofficially? If yes, why and what does it mean?
Keturah Yusuf: No.
PositiveNaija: Culturally and/or spiritually, do you see or perceive a significance or impact of your name based on the result of your life so far?
Keturah Yusuf: Yes.
PositiveNaija: Do you think your name has an impact on the lives of people or anyone who calls your name and why?
Keturah Yusuf: Yes my name has impact on people. This is because it gives comfort and light to people I come in contact with.
PositiveNaija: What do you want your name to be remembered for?
Keturah Yusuf: I want my name to be remembered as a light.
PositiveNaija: Any other insights or experiences you might want to share on the subject/importance of names?
Keturah Yusuf: No.
Research Credits
*Conceived, conducted, written/edited and poster designed by: Toju Micheal Ogbe.
*Inspired by: The PositiveNaija Interview Series (Advice of Nigerian Mothers) and Joshua Selman message (Redefining Inheritance)
*Last updated on July 23, 2022.
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