Definition Essay: Who Is My Name?

A name is something that “labels” who a person is. There are some common labels, and some uncommon labels. My parents contemplated between various names such as Mohammad, Ali, and Yusuf. My dad however wanted to give me an uncommon name to stand out towards others. Eventually, my parents came to a conclusion to give me the name, “Yasir.”
Personally, I am indifferent towards my naming, as I look at it as a memento for my parents. Whether it had been another name such as Mohammad or Yusuf, I would have accepted my name the way it is and pride myself in my name, regardless of the name. It just turns out to be the fact, that I actually am grateful towards my parents for naming me an uncommon and unique name in our society today. I look at it as a way to signify how unique I was in my parent’s eyes. …show more content…
As a result of this, my parents named me after the second martyr that was a major contribution towards the formation of Islam. Along with the fact that my name had a rich religious background towards it, my name also reflected the meaning of a wealthier and more ambitious person. This definition of my name highlights the fact that in my parent’s view I was born expected for eventual success and wealth.
At times, I can admit, I would question my name occasionally, why did I get such a “different name, why can’t I just have a more common name?” Looking back at it, a couple years later I understood that this name, wasn’t a name to question, but instead it represented not only me, but my family. As a result of the once repetitive and irritating question of, “how do you pronounce your name?” I now take it as a prideful and more confident way of me to express myself and my