[jonsie]

Thanks, that helps knowing that the parents were trying for a biblical name. I have some many students who have names that are hard to pronounce. Some I know are made up, but some are from Africa and other countries that are legit. I generally ask students where they got their names from. Many students have "normal" names but opt for more "street" names like Biggie "Z".

[beaversmom]

I know a Habte, Tsega, Saba, Tesfai, and Mikal--very nice people from northern Africa. Habte's sister is named Mary.