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in reply to a message by তন্ময় ভট
The reason for Kali not being a popular name might be that it depicts a furious form of goddess Durga. Besides Kali means black (female)which sounds offensive as a name. These both qualities go against what one expects from a female. In India, fair-complexioned females are preferred over dark ones. However, in rural areas names like Kali can be found but sophisticated families would rather spare that name. The state where I reside, i.e., Rajasthan, a girl called Kali Bai sacrificed her life to save the life of her teacher and perhaps an award in her memory is being given to students.
Another thing which everybody here seemed to forget is that Kali with a different pronunciation also means flower bud in Hindi and perhaps Urdu as well which sounds beautiful as a name. It is said that there used to be a courtesan called Anarkali (Pomegranate bud) in Mughal Emperor Akbar's court whom his son Salim fell in love with. Names like Champakali ( Plumeria bud ) can also be heard amongst rustic names.
I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me.
Another thing which everybody here seemed to forget is that Kali with a different pronunciation also means flower bud in Hindi and perhaps Urdu as well which sounds beautiful as a name. It is said that there used to be a courtesan called Anarkali (Pomegranate bud) in Mughal Emperor Akbar's court whom his son Salim fell in love with. Names like Champakali ( Plumeria bud ) can also be heard amongst rustic names.
I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me.
This message was edited 9/24/2009, 10:14 PM
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