Nergüi

Weird. I don’t see the appeal!

In Mongolian tradition, the meaning serves a specific purpose: to mislead malevolent spirits who might seek to harm children. By giving the child a name with a negative meaning, parents aim to trick these spirits into thinking the child is not worth harming. A fascinating example of how cultural beliefs shape tradition, is it not? While it may seem unusual at first glance, try to keep in mind the context behind these practices.