Quite a bit, I think. But my problem is not with my name. Frankly, I just love it. True.
Plenty of reasons why:
1. I like the meaning. Masood means lucky, fortunate, happy. And I am.
2. I like the significance. My grandfather's name was Masood. I was born right after he expired. And he was a great man. (May his soul rest in peace). Also, Masood was one of our holy Prophet's (PBUH) companion's name.
3. I like the uniqueness. In 27 years, I know of just 1 more guy named Masood. Ofcourse, come across the name on TV or the internet a bit.
4. I like the simplicity. Simple. Six alphabets. Not too big. Not too small. Easy to pronounce I thought. But not the case.
And that is what I don't like. People not pronouncing my name properly. On last count, there are about 6-7 different ways:
1. Ma-su-d (The right way. My way)
2. Mas-ou-d (The Arabic way. Probably the technically correct pronunciation)
3. Ma-sue-de (The American way)
4. Ma-suuuud (The people-with-a-lot-of-time-to-call-out-a-name way)
5. Mah-su-d (The African way)
6. Ma-soor (Yes!!! With the 'r')
7. Mohammad or Mansoor (People have. Very nice names but hello...not my name!)
And why do I write about this? Someone called me 'Masoor' today, again.
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I shud b called out as Ru-hi-na, not Ro-hi-na and there was an arabic teacher at skool who took great pride in calling me Ro-hai-na.
likewise, i am most commonly called out as Rohini, Rovina, Romana, even Raveena!!
there is a lot in my name...a simple 2 alphabet name and don't even get me started on what all pronunciations i have heard so far...
Ruhi - A lot of people over the years have called you Ro-hi-na. But can't blame them...that's what it is spelled out as. I think we made a mistake from day 1 in spelling your name. All along, I think it should have been Ruhina.
Iya - Comon, this could be fun. Share the different pronunciations....
I have always wondered how all the Mohammad's in this world would distinguish themselves from each other. I know it is very holy name but I imagine sometimes it might be difficult being in a party with most of your friends bearing the same name!
Interesting post . I too like my name but, as in your case , people often mis-pronounce it . Read the whole story here - http://kislaychandra.blogspot.com/2008/01/about-my-name.html
@MW - Mohammad, in most cases, is not used as a name to call someone out. It is usually accompanied by a second name or the last name. Again for obvious reasons. After all, it holds the record for the most common name on the planet.
@Kislay - Yes, I've never heard the name 'Kislay' before! So I can imagine how innovative people can get when pronouncing the name :D
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