Significance of Names
Since history began, the Chinese always believed in the significance of
one's name. They have developed a very comprehensive system of naming
one's children.
They believe that the name of a person strongly
influences one's destiny and fate. Astrologers, fortune> tellers,
academics and monks are consulted when choosing a name for the new
born.
The other cultures, however do not really believe in it and tend to
brush it off as superstition. Whether you believe it or not, however,
the other cultures are not spared of this correlation.
For example, the Chinese surname LEE
(or LI) is associated with power> and success such as Lee Kuan Yew, Lee
Teng Hui (former Taiwan> President), Li Peng (China 's ex PM), Li Ka Shing
(HK tycoon) and LEE Iacocca - once Chrysler's chief, and Lee Van Cliff,
the actor.
One very good example is Lee Iacocca, whose first name
IACOCCA stands for : I Am Chairman Of Chrysler Corporation
America, Coincidence? ..........
Look at the following familiar examples :
MAHATHIR ( Malaysia's PM): My Assets Halved After The
Hit In Ringgit !
SUHARTO ( Ex president of Indonesia ) :
Should U Have Additional Rupiahs Thrown Out !
BUSH ( American President ) : Beat Up Saddam Hussein !
CLINTON : Call Lewinsky,I Need The Oral Now !
However, no one can beat this latest casualty in bad naming :
OSAMA :Oh Shit, American Missiles Again!!!
With all these, you better believe in the 5000 year old Chinese culture
Make sure we choose good names for our children.
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