I already published an article about how we named our kids but since Mommy Moments is asking for it, I will make one again. I love talking about my kids and how we got their names. More often than not, we are asked if we came from the Muslim community. The kids are named in a very unique way, a combination of Russian and Indian names. My hubby wants a Russian name and I on the other hand was very amazed with Indian names. I find Indian names very appealing and very unique. It is such a challenge to look for an Indian name that is not that alien to Filipino tongue. I am not one of those parents who are extreme when it comes to naming babies. I want their names to be unique and yet not beyond what is normal. If you have to ask why hubby wants a Russian name, oh well, history has it that Russian personalities has been big part of him.
We named our first born child Mikhail Mahat. Mikhail is a Russian version of Michael. Why that name? Again ask the hubby. I found Mahat and liked what it means. It means great and I know then that my son would be great. He is a great Kuya to all his siblings! I alo like how Mahat compliments well with Mikhail.
Mico and KayilAs for our second boy Marco Mahadev, it was a bit hard finding another Russian-Indian name that would blend well. I found Marco and liked it instantly. Looking for an Indian name was tiring. Every chance I get, I would Google Indian names and pronounce it loudly together with Marco. Finally I found something that fits, Mahadev. Marco is the Russian variation of Mark which means God of War. Mahadev base on my research means, god of all gods (wew!).
ChicoThen our third boy, another story of brain draining, neuron burning search for a Russian- Indian name. Since I already started it with the MM combination, my OCD will not let it happen that I name the third boy any other name. It should be again an MM Russian-Indian combo. Mikhail Mahat in syllables has a 3-2 combo while Marco Mahadev has a 2-3 combo (in syllables), I thought of looking for 3-2 combo MM Russian Indian name for the third boy. First and third is an odd number so it should be that their names have the same syllables combo. And if I have plans on having a fourth one (in which I believe is a boy again) it should have a 2-3 combo like that of the second boy. Oh gosh, this is how my OCD works. It’s crazy, I know. Eventually I gave up and just look for a name that fits and blends well. I am lucky again because I found, Melor. The meaning? Hmm.. it’s a modern Russian names that is an acronym of Marx, Engels, Lenin, October, Revolution (ops!). As for Moulik, I really like that name, it its pronounced as Malik. I like it more because of how It is spelled. Forgot what it means. So that’s why Chico is named Melor Moulik
And now for our one and only chica, as early as my first pregnancy, we already had a name for a girl. As it is, it should be a Russian-Indian combo. I had Sofia Ananta in mind. Sofia is a Russian var of Sophia which means wisdom. Ananta is about beauty I think. They sound so good together don’t you think?
Their nicknames are a bit different form their full names. I had that from my mom. My mom used other names as our nicknames. And so for Mikhail Mahat, his nickname is Kayil. Marco Mahadev, we call him Mico and Melor Moulik, we fondly call him Chico. Sometimes we call Chico, chiclet, short for Chico kulet.. haha.. And for Sofia Ananta, I have Matrix to thank for the cool nick, Sati. Remember in the Matrix revolution? The girl who met Neo? Her name is Sati, it means enlightenment.
And you know what’s the best part of it all? My OCD says two thumbs up for their names. See?
Marco Mahadev 3-2
Melor Moulik 2-2
Sofia Ananta3-3
So, how about you? How did you name your kids?
chubskulit says
August 27, 2009 at 11:17 pmwow Rusdian combi, ganda naman ng names nila..
Enchie says
August 28, 2009 at 12:33 amI adore the names of your sons Mommy Peh, so unique. Yours and your husband''s idea is a 2 thumbs up! Now, si Sati naman…
genejosh says
August 28, 2009 at 1:08 amvery unique names indeed and meaningful! I like them especially Sati..he..he…Mine's here: http://www.hyzyd.info/2009/08/why-hyzvhann-hyzydyll.html
Tetcha says
August 28, 2009 at 1:35 amYou've been conscientious in choosing names for your kids. The names you chose for your sons sound like they're all valiant warriors. As for your baby girl, I like the name Sofia, too. I also have to give credit to your mom for giving them cool nicknames.
earthlingorgeous says
August 28, 2009 at 1:46 amWow! Russian Indian inspired pala ang names ng mga anak mo. Ako rin eh Russian inspired. Pssst join ka dito make money some more with your blog sign in ka under me ha? if you have questions ask lang links from blogs
nikogirl says
August 28, 2009 at 2:08 ampilipinas pineda ang lufet ng OCD MO!!!! 😉 pero bow tlga ako sa name ng mga kids mo ha! love them.. so unique! as in wla silang katulad na name niyan for sure! naku panu na ko russian-american.. u have to help me next year pag nasundan na si yena hahahah
Den says
August 28, 2009 at 3:11 amthat's what you will call very unique. :)ganda ng name ng unica mo Mommy.Mine's up na din here.
Willa says
August 28, 2009 at 3:56 amGaling mo naman to find a great name that combine Russian and Indian, very unique nga. 🙂
Yami says
August 28, 2009 at 4:21 amHanep Pehpot pati bilang ng syllables counted. Amazing talaga pagka-OCD mo. I like the names of your three and one upcoming kiddos. I like their nicknames, too. Sounds like nga names nila Kayil at Khalil. Minsan tawag ko sa anak ko Kyle wala kasing nick 'yun eh. Si Naomi, nickname pala nun mumay taken from then child actress Mumay Santiago. 'Uy sa baby shower invited ba kami. baka naman sobrang layo ng bahay mo ha. magprovide ka ng sketch ha. At sana di tatapat sa test ng mga bata para present kami sa party mo.
Hazel says
August 28, 2009 at 5:29 amMikhail reminds me of Mikhail Gorbachev :)Marco – of Marco Polo :)Melor – that's really unique to meSofia Ananta – is just lovely! I got a student named Ananta. She's Thai.
jeng says
August 28, 2009 at 5:59 amWow, those are really unique names. Names pa lang, may dating na ; )
JesuLalaine says
August 28, 2009 at 7:00 amYes! it's good to be an OCD ..because you get to think and come up with beautiful sounding names.. so unique!Lalaine's WorldFrom Asia and BeyondDay to Day MiraclesTrying to be FitNot a Shopaholic
Karen says
August 28, 2009 at 7:46 amwow, those are really nice and unique names. I love Marco Mahadev – it's so supreme.
sweet_shelo says
August 28, 2009 at 8:06 amwow your children's name are definitely unique sounding.. The meanings are great!! love them..
Jes says
August 28, 2009 at 10:13 amaw ang hirapo ng pinagdaanan mo mare! yan ang hirap sa Oc-Oc eh! ehehhehe =) ahahha! pero ganda ng names! lalu n sa gurl, sofia ananta sati for short, love it! =) ako kaya hanggang dalawa lang ang anak? hmmm teka e ngyun lng nakalimutan ko mag pa inject for birth control eh eheheh tom ang last day ko tpos me meeting p ang parents! waaaaaah! ahahah =)
life's journey says
August 28, 2009 at 2:12 pmmaganda names nila ganda combination…anak ko ganda din hehhe…
Lulu says
August 28, 2009 at 3:44 pmthe names are really unique
elapot says
August 28, 2009 at 4:26 pmi love the soun dof their names! galeng galeng. nice choices!mine's up: what's in a name?
darly says
August 28, 2009 at 5:59 pmoo nga,mapapagkamalan nga laging forenger mga bebes mo. galing mo momi.Happy MM!! Mine is up too. God bless
Seiko says
August 29, 2009 at 3:45 amWhew!Bilib ako sa idea ng combination ng names nila Russian Indian names,really unique.I love your eldest name Mikhail Mahat ,parang si Michael Schumacher Ng F1:D 'though I like their names,I love Sati's name the most!:D …enlightment!
Chris says
August 29, 2009 at 6:39 amreally unique names indeed 🙂
redamethyst says
March 17, 2010 at 2:42 amparang baligtad un numbering dun sa first two?Mikhail Mahat 2-3Marco Mahadev 3-2
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:41 amlike my name named by my grandpa. he passed away last yr ;(
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:41 amyou are so good with the names, if here its grand parents name the baby.
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:41 amthe last time I seen him is 2004, as he not live here.. think of visit him but plane tickets so expensive.
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:42 amsis we here not allow have name almost same with siblings or aunt, uncle. sure get scold if same!!
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:42 amI am proud of my name, some people not and they go change it.
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:45 amyeah I remember matrix I watch it.
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:46 amhah.. my other sis about same name with me..
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:48 amhhee.. I want name my kids after celebrity. lol
Sherry says
March 17, 2010 at 4:49 amI like names likeceline, sandra, angelinaabove gals,
Genejosh says
March 18, 2010 at 3:38 pmi like the names of your kids…sounds good, unique and the meanings are all excellent!
Genejosh says
March 18, 2010 at 3:39 pmSati's name sounds like a princess, so queenly ang dating!
Genejosh says
March 18, 2010 at 3:52 pmi see sati's name s from that girl in Matrix, i watch that movie
Genejosh says
March 18, 2010 at 3:52 pmtag 2 names din kami ang nicknames came from our name
Genejosh says
March 18, 2010 at 3:52 pmmy father is the one who gave us name
Jenny So says
October 24, 2011 at 3:55 pmI love the combination of russian and indian names. very unique. mapagkakamalan galing sila sa ibang bansa. 😀