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My Family Tree

Father Mother

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Significance of Naming Ceremony

Across religions and cultures, the act of naming a

newborn is a deeply significant gesture. With a name, a
family gives a baby an identity that may emphasize a
desirable characteristic - like Joy or connection to an
ancestor. And the name may bestow blessings and
good will on the new member. A baby-naming
ceremony is a celebration with rituals specific to each
faith and some universal customs.
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My name given during the naming ceremony

Where did your Namakarana take place? Explain how the

ceremony took place.
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Where did your father’s or mother’s Namakarana take place?
Was it the same place as yours?

How did you get your name?

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What is the significance of your name? Does it have any

influence on your personality?

Is there a story behind your name? Do you think your name has
mould your future?
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Was there any specific person involved in your Namakarana?

What is your relation with that person? Why was he/she
chosen to name you?

Were there any particular ritual/custom followed during your

Namakarana? Find the details.
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What is the significance of that particular ritual/custom? Explain.

Where did your grandparents’ Namakarana take place? Ask your

grandparents about their Namakarana Ceremonies and write a
few lines about them.
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Who was that family member involved in giving you your name?
Was he/she named the same way?

If you were given a chance to change your name, would you do

so? Why/ Why not?
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Do you have a family name? What is the significance of that
name?

If you were given a chance to change your name, would you do

so? Why /why not
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Do you think that your new name will change your attitude? If
so, Why?

If you decide to change your name, what would be the reaction

of the person who gave you your name?
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If you changed your name, what would be the reaction of the

person who gave you your name?

Do you expect the bonding between you and your family to be

the same after you change your name?
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Were the same rituals and customs followed for the Namakarana
of your siblings or cousins?

What is your family name? Trace its origin and significance.

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Do you take pride in your family name? Why/ Why not

Does anybody in your family have names of their grandparents?

If so mention their name
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If an option is given to change your name, what name would you

prefer.Why?

Share memorable moments in the naming ceremony of any other

family member.
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Do you think it is important to remember all these details about

our life? How do you feel about it?
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Complete the table:

S.No Relation Name Occupation

1. Grandmother

2. Grandfather

3. Paternal Grandfather

4. Paternal Grandmother

Great Grandmother
5.
(Maternal)

Great Grandfather
6.
(Maternal)

Great Grandmother
7.
(Paternal)

Great Grandfather
8.
(Paternal)