30 Fengshui Baby Names during COVID-19
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“In ancient days, all parents wish to give their children a good and meaningful name. The selected names hold expectations that parents have of their children, with hope that the children will bring glory to their ancestors and become prominent figures.” – Grand Master Tan Khoon Yong of Way Fengshui Group
Possibly the most important word to each individual, a name is the greatest connection to one’s identity and individuality. It is a gift and legacy from our parents, and to our children, which would stay with us throughout and beyond our lives.
A good name can bring positive influences and soaring success to an individual, hence the importance of selecting a good name. This is especially important in the current climate where COVID-19 continues to create havoc around the world. With the added risks of the coronavirus pandemic, expecting parents are bound to have additional concerns, but do stay calm and plan ahead.
If you’re expecting the arrival of your little one in this Year of the Rat (from now until 02/02/2021), read on to learn how fengshui can help in the selection process of your baby’s name, as well as our giveaway list of English names for boys and girls born during this period.
How Fengshui plays a part in the selection of a name
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In fengshui, we aim to bring harmony between people and their surrounding environment based on the Yin and Yang energy and by keeping a fine balance of the Five Elements, namely Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth.
The Chinese has a saying, ‘一命, 二运, 三风水，四积阴德, 五勤奋’, which means destiny is the foremost factor for success, followed by luck, fengshui, accumulating merits by doing good, and education. With the use of fengshui to select a suitable name, one can reap the optimal benefits in his/her destiny.
Way Fengshui introduced the Chinese Name Selection service in the 1980s, with the theory of selecting an ideal name that is compatible with one’s Bazi (life formation). To date, we’ve selected names and given life analyses for more than 20,000 babies.
With a good name and an understanding of your child’s Bazi and personality, it will be easier for parents to give support and guidance, enabling a smoother path in life for your child.
The theory of Chinese metaphysics is not limited to Chinese names.
Recognising that a good English name is equally important in the multilingual community that we live in, fengshui practitioners at Way Fengshui apply similar theories to help expecting parents select an ideal English name for their baby.
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The following is a giveaway list of top English names for babies who are due to arrive in the Year of the Metal Rat.
Boys’ Names
- Lucas
- Carter
- Bryson
- Xander
- Dawson
- Legend
- Walter
- Cristian
- Malcolm
- Kendrick
- Bruce
- Nikolai
- Uriel
- Nixon
- Apollo
Girls’ Names
- Chloe
- Violet
- Maya
- Daisy
- Brynlee
- Allyson
- Madelynn
- Leila
- Kate
- Nyla
- Aisha
- Xiomara
- Victoria
- Valentina
- Ximena
Choosing a baby name can be tricky. This is made tougher if you’re residing in a multiracial Asian country like Singapore. The various spoken languages, such as English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese dialects, can cast different meanings as homophones of the seemingly wonderful name that you’ve just chosen, and affect your child in a way that differs from your original intent!
What names can’t you call your baby?
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Funny but potentially tragic for a child, here are some examples of Asian names that may invite mindless taunting and unnecessary ‘childhood trauma’:
The name ‘Anne’ has an English origin that means grace. It’s a beautiful name, right? But if coupled with a last name such as ‘Zhang’ (in Mandarin) or ‘Chang’ (in dialect), Anne Zhang/Chang actually sounds like ‘dirty’ in Mandarin, which is a far cry from the original meaning! The child is bound to endure endless teasing and bad jokes throughout her life.
Darriah is a popular Indian name with the meaning ‘kingly or regal’, but due to it sounding like ‘diarrhea’, the poor child may not appreciate her name as much. If your last name is See, you may want to avoid naming your son ‘Danny’ as Danny See sounds exactly like ‘squeeze you to death!’ in Hokkien. You get the idea.
Jokes aside, there are factors to consider during the fengshui process of name selection, such as deficiencies or exceedingly strong elements in your child’s Bazi. It is important to analyse and select words with the right number of strokes and auspiciousness.
This is why it is important to engage the services of a professional fengshui practitioner to help in the selection of baby names.
Choose an ideal name for your baby in 2020
Babies born in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic face greater health risks and anxiety, but this extraordinary period also presents an opportunity for greater growth and resilience. A good name marks a good start, and a good start is halfway to success.
To help your baby gain a headstart in life, Way Fengshui offers several options of online or offline Selection of Chinese Baby Names services by Master Goh Guan Leong, some of which include a 30-minute direct consultation with the Master to provide parents with better insights to your baby’s personality and suggestions for the best parenting style.
Learn more about the art of selecting the ideal Chinese baby name with us to gain better clarity on what is best for you and your baby.
30个旺运好名字，助疫情期间出生的宝宝福气多多！
正道风水命理师陈军荣表示，从古至今，天下父母总是希望能给宝宝一个很棒且有意义的名字。而所选择的名字寄托着父母对孩子的期望，希望孩子能光宗耀祖，成为一个优秀的人。
名字对每个人来说是最重要的字眼，和一个人的身份和个性有着极大的关联。它是父母给我们的、也是我们给孩子的礼物，将伴随着我们一生。
好的名字可以给个人带来积极的影响，并让人更有机会取得成功。因此，选取好名字至关重要。特别是在新冠状病毒肆虐全球的情况下，这一点不容忽视。病毒大流行期间感染风险增加，准父母们必然会有更多的顾虑，然而请一定要保持冷静，未雨绸缪。
在这个鼠年（从现在直至2021年2月2日），如果你正期盼着小宝贝的到来，那请继续阅读，以了解如何通过风水学来为宝宝取名。我们还准备了英文取名建议，送给在这期间出生的男宝宝和女宝宝。
风水学对取名有什么助益？
风水学以阴阳与五行（即金、木、水、火、土）平衡之道为基础，促进人们和周围环境的和谐相处。
中国有句话：“一命、二运、三风水、四积德、五勤奋”，意思为命是影响一生成功与否的首要因素，其次是运气、风水、积德行善和教育。因此，若借助风水学的力量，来选择合适的名字，将有助于增旺一个人的命运。
正道风水在80年代起，已提供中文姓名分析的服务，根据姓名学的理论，选出符合个人生辰八字（出生时的日期）的好名字。至今，我们已经为超过两万多名宝宝起名，并进行了命理分析。
起了一个好名字，同时了解孩子的八字和性格，可帮助家长更容易从旁给予支持和指导，让孩子的人生道路能走得更加顺畅。
命理学理论，并非只用在中文取名上。
我们生活在多语言的环境下，也意识到好的英文名同样重要，而正道风水命理师们也运用相近的理论，协助准父母们给宝宝取一个好听的英文名字。
以下是为在鼠年出生的宝宝们准备的英文名字排行榜。
男宝宝
- Lucas
- Carter
- Bryson
- Xander
- Dawson
- Legend
- Walter
- Cristian
- Malcolm
- Kendrick
- Bruce
- Nikolai
- Uriel
- Nixon
- Apollo
女宝宝
- Chloe
- Violet
- Maya
- Daisy
- Brynlee
- Allyson
- Madelynn
- Leila
- Kate
- Nyla
- Aisha
- Xiomara
- Victoria
- Valentina
- Ximena
为宝宝取名是令人苦恼的事情。更何况，新加坡是个多元种族的亚洲国家，如果你居住在这里，那在取名上就更加不易了。融合了多种语言，如英语、马来语、泰米尔语和各种方言，对你原先选定好的名字，难免容易形成同音异义，导致违背了原先你为孩子取名的好意。
起名时哪些字应避免使用？
以下是一些亚洲人名字的举例，这恐招来他人无意间的嘲讽，致使不必要的童年创伤。
英文名字“Anne”，起源于英国，意思是优雅。这是个好名字，对吧？但如果加上姓氏“张”，读音“Zhang”（普通话）或“Chang”（方言）后，形成Anne Zhang或Chang，在普通话中听起来像“肮脏”，这就与原意相差甚远！孩子的一生必然要承受无数的嘲弄和恶作剧。
Darriah是一个受欢迎的印度名字，意思是“王者或王室”，但由于它听起来像英语中“腹泻”一词，可怜的孩子又未必能真正理解她名字的含义。另外，如果你姓“薛”（See），你可要避免给儿子取名“Danny”，因为Danny See在福建话里听起来就像“压死你！”。这么说就明白了吧？
玩笑归玩笑，运用风水学起名的过程中，也有一些需要考量的因素。比如在你孩子的生辰八字中，某一五行元素出现缺失或过多的情况。这时，分析并选出合适、且符合吉利笔画数的字将极为重要。
这就是为何在为婴儿取名时，需要请专业风水命理师帮忙的关键所在。
为2020鼠年宝宝取个好名字
在新冠肺炎疫情期间出生的宝宝，将面临更大的健康风险和忧虑，但也正因为这段非常时期，反倒给了宝宝一个更好成长和发挥适应力的机会。同时，一个好的名字代表人生有一个好的开始，好的开始也就是成功的一半。
为了让宝宝一出生就有个好的开始，正道风水提供了线上或线下的婴儿取名服务，将由吴源良师父提供咨询。其中服务也包括了与师父三十分钟的直接对话咨询，让家长更好地了解宝宝的性格之外，还针对宝宝的育儿方法提供最佳建议。
点击这里来解更多有关婴儿取名的服务详情，现在就向我们预约和咨询，以便更清楚明白如何选择最适合您、和您宝宝的名字。
