A name; or giving a name- is the art of putting together different letters, for the sake of making up a word which suits or relates to the nature of one’s purpose in life.

A word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

Names given to the citizens that belonged to an ancient kingdom, clan, tribe or culture, were used as point of contact which invokes and stimulates the meaning of a person’s name, (giving identity to the person’s soul which is contained in the body), when ever that name was mentioned. 

Via astrology; the Astrologers conjured forth different names, each name possessing unique animalistic traits, which identifies with the animalistic soul or the weaker side of a person’s nature.

Names were used to call forth or to stimulate the animalistic traits that are concealed in a person’s emotional state of narcissism, leaven and self ego.

During the western period of colonialism and slavery, the slaves imported from Africa, brought into Europe and America, were given new names by their colonial masters.

Every colonial master had to ensure that he makes his slaves forget their origin, culture and mother land.

So names which inscribed their colonial master’s will and vision upon the slaves, were give unto the slaves.

In the Bible, God usually inspired His people to change their names, due to the reasons mentioned above.. Abram changes his name from Abram to Abraham….. Saul changes his name from Saul to Paul. Jacob changes His name from Jacob to Israel.

Article written by Apostle Ngabo Alex for conscious lifestyle.