New Post
Search
HelpAsia
Replies
It's actually one of my very favourite names. When I was choosing a new name for myself, I seriously considered Joanna - I'm not a huge fan of the full name, but obviously I'd be going by the default nn Asia. I still sometimes regret not going for it. But one of my worries was the English pronunciation and meaning. And I don't like any of the English nicknames. Or even the English pronunciation of Joanna itself.
But in Polish, Asia is such a friendly name! I don't think I have ever met an Asia who wouldn't be just the sweetest most energetic person. If I ever start considering having children, Asia goes straight to the very top of the list.
But in Polish, Asia is such a friendly name! I don't think I have ever met an Asia who wouldn't be just the sweetest most energetic person. If I ever start considering having children, Asia goes straight to the very top of the list.
It depends. If it’s a nickname for Joasia, it is fine, otherwise, I’m neutral.
I don't like it, it's a continent
I was born in Poland. It's a little insulting to say a name doesn't make sense just because you don't understand the naming conventions of another language.
Asia (pronounced AH-shah) comes from Joasia (YOH-ah-sha), a nickname for Joanna. A soft nickname ending in a sha pronunciation is common with Polish names. Like Kasia(KAH-sha) for Katarzyna.
I think there would be pronunciation issued in English.
The name Asia(with different pronunciation) is also the name of an Oceanid from Greek mythology.
Asia (pronounced AH-shah) comes from Joasia (YOH-ah-sha), a nickname for Joanna. A soft nickname ending in a sha pronunciation is common with Polish names. Like Kasia(KAH-sha) for Katarzyna.
I think there would be pronunciation issued in English.
The name Asia(with different pronunciation) is also the name of an Oceanid from Greek mythology.
This message was edited 6/29/2024, 1:17 PM