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Jaya

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user58 · 11/09/2020 14:09

Really like the name Jaya for our little girl. Would be pronounced "jay-a".

Thoughts?

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sorryforswearing · 11/09/2020 15:48

I don’t like it I’m afraid.

NotGenerationAlpha · 11/09/2020 15:16

It's an Indian name isn't it? I know a Jaya but they are Indians.

AnnaSW1 · 11/09/2020 15:13

I don't like it, butif you love it you should use it

PaulinePetrovaPosey · 11/09/2020 15:11

I find your Jay-a pronunciation a slight mouthful. It's not dreadful, but there are plenty of nicer choices.

What style of names do you like?

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user58 · 11/09/2020 14:48

@SpearmintPeppermint it would be to rhyme with hay-a... why does it seem odd?

Thanks for the feedback anyway, seems like no one likes it so far which is disappointing... but I'd love to hear more opinions.

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AlexaShutUp · 11/09/2020 14:43

Do you have Indian heritage? I'm assuming not, given the proposed pronunciation.

I like it when it's pronounced to rhyme with hiya, but personally, I would avoid if it isn't your heritage.

MikeUniformMike · 11/09/2020 14:41

No.

cosmo30 · 11/09/2020 14:41

It's different! But kinda reminds me of maya jama 🤔

SpearmintPeppermint · 11/09/2020 14:41

I don’t quite understand your pronunciation - do you mean it would rhyme with hay-a or hiya?

I went to school with a Jaya that rhymed with hiya and thought it was a lovely name.

Rhyming with hay-a seems odd.

user1493494961 · 11/09/2020 14:40

Awful.

IslandLulu · 11/09/2020 14:38

Not for me