That's... interesting

[thebitterguy]

I installed Clustrmaps the other day, and it's been awful quiet since then, but now it's reflecting actual traffic (and does anyone know if there's a way to see what IPs are coming to your LJ, and if any google searches are coming to it?).

And there's something quite interesting there. In addition to the normal smattering of visits from across North America, there's a visitor from Iran.

Now, with the somewhat... less than positive meaning of my last name in Persian, I don't know how to feel about that.

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[creativedv8tion.livejournal.com]

So what's your name mean in Persian?

[thebitterguy]

"Enemy of God", or some variant.

[creativedv8tion.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. That's kinda cool, in a weird sort of way. But, yeah, I can see how that might be problematic.

[kinra.livejournal.com]

I found an article:

"The two journalists were sentenced on the charge of "mohareb,'' (fighter against Islam). The term, which describes a major crime against Islam and the God’s state of the IRI, is a routine term used to justify execution of political activists."

It's like being called "Outlaw", which to be honest is way cool.

[thebitterguy]

It pretty much ruins the chance of taking a ski trip to Tehran, though.

[kinra.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't have wanted to so surfing in Treblinka 54 years ago neither.

[thebitterguy]

Yeah, it was tough to go surfing behind the Iron curtain.

[kinra.livejournal.com]

Ivan, Fritz, and Benito don't surf.

[skaiser.livejournal.com]

So is it safe to assume that you would like people to refer to you as Mr. Enemy of God then?

Because you gotta admit, thats right up there with Dr. Doom.

[thebitterguy]

Man, my parents WISH I was a doctor.

But, yes, civility is always good.

[spross.livejournal.com]

There has got to be one hell of a family tail behind that man...

[thebitterguy]

If I was Persian, probably.

[rentagurkha.livejournal.com]

You win, dude. Mine just means "little raven".

[thebitterguy]

It's the clever little linguistic things, I guess. In Arabic, it's just "warrior", but in Persian it's "infidel", more or less.

Cool Last Name Challenge

[troy-duffy.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'm not sure I can beat "Enemy of God" but I can sure give you a run for your money. Here's the appropriate quote from Wikipedia about my surname:

"Duffy is a surname of Irish origin. It comes from the original Irish name Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning descendant or grandson of Dubhthach. Dubhthach was an Old Irish first name meaning "Dark one". "

And although there are a few interpretations of my first name, the most common is the celtic "Warrior".

Yes, that's right. My name translates to:

Warrior Descendant of the Dark One.

Ya gotta admit, that's pretty cool.

Re: Cool Last Name Challenge

[viktor-haag.livejournal.com]

I, on the other hand, am "Triumphant Winner of the Hedge, son of The Guardian!" I will no doubt be played by Ted Raimi in the movie... 8P

[deven-science.livejournal.com]

Since some here are talking about name meanings, I'll chime in, what the hell.

My first name has two origins. In English, it's a place name, after a county in England. In Hindi, it means "god-like" or "divine". I like that better.

My last name also is a place name, an English name meaning Saint Maur, named after a church in France.

"divine church"?

[thebitterguy]

Maybe it means your body is a temple?