Kemi and her family come from the Yoruba people, a common ethnic group within Nigeria. Like Mr. and Mrs. Ajayi in our show, the Yoruba view a person’s name as sacred and something that reflects the identity, values, and soul of a person. Yoruba newborns are named in a significant naming ceremony where many family members share what they think the child’s name should be. The importance of names in this culture can be seen from this translation of a Yoruba proverb, “A child’s name determines what he becomes or does.” A child’s name may reflect a story related to the birth, such as being very small when born, or the parent’s hopes for their child’s future. What does Kemi’s name mean to her parents? Do you know the story of your name?