1. Does your name have any special meaning?
Yes, my name has a special meaning. My name is Mandeep. It means lamp of sages. My name is very significant for me. It has been my identity for the last 25 years. It is a gift given to me by my parents. It brings out positive feelings from within me. I am proud of my name.
2. Is your surname very common in India?
My surname is ______. I think it is very common. I know many people with this surname.
3. Do you like your name?
Yes, I love my name because it is my identity. It is the meaningful name. It is my parent’s gift to me.
4. Would you like to change your name?
No, I would never like to change my name. I love my name as it is.
5. Do people in India ever change their names?
Yes, sometimes people change their name. Sometimes, when a girl gets married, her in-laws give her a new name and start calling her by that name. However, it is a very cumbersome process to change one’s name in papers.
6. What name do people at home (your family members) call you?
My nickname is Mini. At home everyone calls me by that name.