Comments on: about me http://chani.wordpress.com This insane ranting brought to you by eevil bananas and the number 3. Blaa! Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:17:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chani http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4748 Chani Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:05:29 +0000 #comment-4748 Hi ya, I'm another Chani and just came across this page when I googled my name. I often wonder if there is any origin to it other than Dune. It's interesting to see that it's a common name in Sri Lanka and I love the longer version too (Chanika). It sounds like the pet version of the name even though there it's the other way around. I pronounce my name Chah nee (the 'a' being the same as in cat). It's actually quite a harsh version. People used to call me shaanee and some still do and I like that too. Anyway, nice to see I have some name compatriots out there. I've never met another Chani. All the best :-) Hi ya,
I’m another Chani and just came across this page when I googled my name. I often wonder if there is any origin to it other than Dune. It’s interesting to see that it’s a common name in Sri Lanka and I love the longer version too (Chanika). It sounds like the pet version of the name even though there it’s the other way around. I pronounce my name Chah nee (the ‘a’ being the same as in cat). It’s actually quite a harsh version. People used to call me shaanee and some still do and I like that too. Anyway, nice to see I have some name compatriots out there. I’ve never met another Chani.
All the best :-)

]]> By: Lefty http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4717 Lefty Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:50:16 +0000 #comment-4717 Hi, Chani, this is Lefty. Thanks for the previous entry, and especially for the comment, "you’re thinking about this too literally, and missing the context. talking about relieving women of their virginity casts women in a submissive role, with men in a dominant role, and brings up thoughts of oppression and (indirectly) rape. (yes, thinking about a roomful of guys thinking about taking womens’ virginity does eventually lead me to wondering how many of them would take it by force.) it becomes less about the non-sexual meaning of “virgin” and more about all the crazy ideas societies have had about virgin women. and thinking about that stuff would make any woman uncomfortable." Yes. This. Please drop me a note when you get a chance, I have a couple of comments on the religion thing, if you're interested. Hi, Chani, this is Lefty. Thanks for the previous entry, and especially for the comment, “you’re thinking about this too literally, and missing the context. talking about relieving women of their virginity casts women in a submissive role, with men in a dominant role, and brings up thoughts of oppression and (indirectly) rape. (yes, thinking about a roomful of guys thinking about taking womens’ virginity does eventually lead me to wondering how many of them would take it by force.) it becomes less about the non-sexual meaning of “virgin” and more about all the crazy ideas societies have had about virgin women. and thinking about that stuff would make any woman uncomfortable.”

Yes. This.

Please drop me a note when you get a chance, I have a couple of comments on the religion thing, if you’re interested.

]]> By: Jennicricket http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4295 Jennicricket Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:38:18 +0000 #comment-4295 mmh inane fascination with your name...I'm trying to figure this out. It is lovely but is that all anyone has to discuss? You have posted some interesting thoughts and I like the randomness. My mind follows the same pattern structure. How did you end up with such a following... mmh inane fascination with your name…I’m trying to figure this out. It is lovely but is that all anyone has to discuss? You have posted some interesting thoughts and I like the randomness. My mind follows the same pattern structure. How did you end up with such a following…

]]> By: Gaveen http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4251 Gaveen Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:01:04 +0000 #comment-4251 I came across your blog and twitter page from some KDE related things, and thought you were a fellow Sri Lankan. Chani (pronounced Chaani) or Chanika (pronounced chaanikaa) are is a common Sri Lankan female name. While the latter is the more common while the other being a shorten or a pet version. I don't know about the background of the name though. Just stopped by to check the blog. Never knew it was a popular name outside SL (which apparently seems to be the case according to the comments.). Good luck I came across your blog and twitter page from some KDE related things, and thought you were a fellow Sri Lankan. Chani (pronounced Chaani) or Chanika (pronounced chaanikaa) are is a common Sri Lankan female name. While the latter is the more common while the other being a shorten or a pet version. I don’t know about the background of the name though. Just stopped by to check the blog. Never knew it was a popular name outside SL (which apparently seems to be the case according to the comments.). Good luck

]]> By: Nuria http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4202 Nuria Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:19:17 +0000 #comment-4202 Oh! I forgot to mention that I've been thinking about Eowynn, but it's a bugger to pronounce and the "proper spelling" requires some strange apostrophe thing over the "e" which would be torture to type or put on a bubble test sheet. So, ideally I'd like a name that uses the standard 26 English alphabet. Oh! I forgot to mention that I’ve been thinking about Eowynn, but it’s a bugger to pronounce and the “proper spelling” requires some strange apostrophe thing over the “e” which would be torture to type or put on a bubble test sheet. So, ideally I’d like a name that uses the standard 26 English alphabet.

]]> By: Nuria http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4201 Nuria Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:04 +0000 #comment-4201 My 2 year old is named Chani. I also chose it due to a love for the Dune novels. We also pronounce it "CHAHN-ee". I am actually looking for another name equally unique and cool. I have always named my children with the following criteria: 1-strong male or female character found in literature (sci-fi/fantasy usually) 2-must exhibit an ability to love or have a great love 3-must exhibit a strong faith 4-must be strong/unique and memorable in their own right I don't know the gender of the new baby yet, but I'm looking for ideas for the next name. Any suggestions? My 2 year old is named Chani. I also chose it due to a love for the Dune novels. We also pronounce it “CHAHN-ee”.

I am actually looking for another name equally unique and cool.

I have always named my children with the following criteria:
1-strong male or female character found in literature (sci-fi/fantasy usually)
2-must exhibit an ability to love or have a great love
3-must exhibit a strong faith
4-must be strong/unique and memorable in their own right

I don’t know the gender of the new baby yet, but I’m looking for ideas for the next name. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Chani http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4039 Chani Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:29:46 +0000 #comment-4039 grace: no. ;) it's something like CHAHN-ee. Chani LM: funny, one of my aunts (in england) insists on pronoucing my name that way. I'd never want to change my name... I love being the only Chani in the area. :) grace: no. ;) it’s something like CHAHN-ee.

Chani LM: funny, one of my aunts (in england) insists on pronoucing my name that way.

I’d never want to change my name… I love being the only Chani in the area. :)

]]> By: Chani LM http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4038 Chani LM Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:27:47 +0000 #comment-4038 Hi everyone Thank god for this blog! I've always had issues with my name and how to pronounce it! I pronounce it Shar-Nee, the R is because I come from Oxford (UK) and they add Rs to everything! I'm surprised no one wants to change their name, I was thinking of changing it to something similar like Charlie but it is going to take a lot of thought. x Hi everyone
Thank god for this blog! I’ve always had issues with my name and how to pronounce it! I pronounce it Shar-Nee, the R is because I come from Oxford (UK) and they add Rs to everything!
I’m surprised no one wants to change their name, I was thinking of changing it to something similar like Charlie but it is going to take a lot of thought.
x

]]> By: Grace http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-4034 Grace Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:27 +0000 #comment-4034 Hey, just curious.... is your name pronounced "shahn-EE" or "SHAHN-ee?" I love the name. ;) Hey, just curious…. is your name pronounced “shahn-EE” or “SHAHN-ee?” I love the name. ;)

]]> By: Pam http://chani.wordpress.com/about/#comment-3943 Pam Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:39:52 +0000 #comment-3943 Hi Chani(s)! I'm pregnant and due any day with a girl who will be named Chani. I love the name and love how special and unique it is, as well. Glad to hear that you all like your name- we were worried that she might not love it as much as we do. Now i just need to choose the middle name! Take care, all. Pam Hi Chani(s)!

I’m pregnant and due any day with a girl who will be named Chani. I love the name and love how special and unique it is, as well. Glad to hear that you all like your name- we were worried that she might not love it as much as we do. Now i just need to choose the middle name!

Take care, all.

Pam

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