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The stories behind our names

Word of Mouth

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The Importance of a Middle Name

Sheila Banerjee wanted to reclaim a bit of pride in her parents' culture. She considered names like Ruby, Leela and Ishana but went for an ancient form of Durga. "I think I wanted to feel unlike the way we were as children," she says.

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