In many African societies today, there is a curious preoccupation with colonial names—both personal and geographical. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben ...

Baby names with African origins have proven to not only be popular but powerful with its rich meanings. Today, the focus in on African baby girl names that begin with the letter ‘M’. Whether you’re ...

It turns out that humans might not be the only species that have individualized identifiers for each other. A new study found that African savanna elephants, an endangered species, have name-like ...

Countries change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s for political purposes or to encourage a sense of national pride. The switch might be motivated by marketing considerations and ...