- A Nigerian lady reveals onX (Twitter) that she was named after the woman who broke her father’s heart during a financially challenging period.
- The revelation came during a Twitter discussion about the origins of people’s names.
- She learned the story behind her name from a family friend, and her mother had been unaware of the origin for years.
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the unique story of how she was named after the woman who broke her father’s heart during his financially challenging times.
The story, shared on Twitter under the handle @Moonlightdina, has sparked a flurry of reactions from Netizens.
The revelation came as part of a larger X (Twitter) discussion initiated by another user, who asked if people were aware of the stories behind their names.
“Do you know the story or the reason behind why you were given your name?”, the question read.
Responding to the question, Madina, with X (Twitter) handle @Moonlightdina, disclosed that her name bore the mark of a personal family history that was, until recently, unbeknownst to her.
Madina wrote;
“Madina….I was named after the woman who broke my daddy’s heart when he was broke. Idk what’s my own o😭😭”
Madina shared that she had only learned about the origin of her name from a family friend who disclosed this poignant family history.
Surprisingly, her mother had remained unaware of the story until several years later.
Netizens Reactions…
@AbjaFCB said: Well your daddy couldn’t get Madina so he made one
@CallMePhilter said: Your pa use the aggression get money 🎈🤣
@Noorieyyah_x wrote: Slightly different from mine. I was named after my dad’s besty. He even named my sister after her sister too. She is Noor, while the sister is Ni’imah.😅😂
@notsosad13 said: Me personally, i’d change it to Makkah immediately after finding out that information. But thats me tho
@Ntombikayise_T said: 😩😭😂😂😂😂 but i have actually met someone who was named after his mom’s ex
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