Names Reflect Your Culture
Culture-distinctly
human our greatest adaptation to our environment. Transmitted through learning, traditions and
customs that govern behavior and beliefs.
Your name is your first cultural imprint. It identifies you as part of the group.
What is in a name?
Apple ( Uniqueness)
The Rock ( Wrestling Name)
Moctezuma ( Power)
Names can reflect their environment and nature
(economic systems)
Sitting Bull
Grey Wolf
humu humu nuku nuku apua'a
Redneck
Mrs. Shipman
Your religion ( Belief systems)
Jesus
Moses
Joshua
Rabbi
Priest
Zeus
Kinship
Son of Gomisai Brother of
Nkati Cousin to Nyika
John Jr.
Laura Gomez-Pineda
Johnson- son of John
Systems of Knowledge
Alexa, Siri, Kami
Moral Systems
Bastard
Gold digger
Chastity
Purity
Marriage/identity
Mrs. Hoover
Ms. Coulson
Muhammad Ali
Mr. Perkins
Cultural Norms-economics
Domestic caregiver
Computer programmer
Dr. Susan Berger
Mr. Shoemaker
Historical Events-
( Cultures in Contact)
Malcolm X
Juan Castillo
Columbia River
Tillamook
Los Angeles
Portland
Political Status
Queen
Chief
President
Officer
Names can change as you change within a group?
Marriage, puberty to
adulthood.
Danny Dan Daniel
Buffalo Dung, Grey Wolf
Discuss how a name can effect you within a culture.
Team Huddle
Go on the web look up
meaning of your name and origin: https://www.behindthename.com or another
reputable website.
: or other reputable website.
Make a name sign-You will introduce yourself!
30 points
Your name
Big with an image-drawn and decorated.
Translation
Cultural Root/place
Family explanation
