I like the sound as it is listed as well. I would probably have not guessed the correct pronunciation though.
As for the meaning, I think it is trumped by the courtesan story and the relation to dark skin. Its no more off-putting than names like
Caleb (dog),
Delilah (weak) or
Penelope (a duck).
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann FrankMama to my "bright star"
Clarisse Bituin and Wife to
Julius.
Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!