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African Baby Names that Ward Off Death

How some Nigerian parents prevent infant mortality through ritualized naming ceremonies

Chances are good you’ve known someone who was named after a relative. You might even know someone who shares a name with his father, grandfather and great-grandfather — a John Doe IV. Have you ever known someone who was named … Continue reading

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