Message: "Zhanna" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Zhanna

by Gracie (YMPvt)

4/20/2011, 9:51 AM

Do you think Zhanna could work in the US or would the Zh be too unpronounceable? Would it look off with a last name similar to Chaplin?

For a combo I was thinking Zhanna Ramona (my grandfather was John Raymond). Any thoughts of suggestions?

#Zhanna

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- New_Chloe +1

4/20/2011, 11:28 AM

I knew a Zhanna, and it was no problem for most people where I live (in Canada). They even pronounced it properly too!

Zhanna Ramona is ON FIYA *sizzling sound*

- Gracie (YMPvt)

4/21/2011, 7:25 AM

Thank you!

(ON FIYA made me lol)

- Bear +1

4/20/2011, 11:15 AM

You might have to help people at first with the pronunciation. But after that I don't think it would be very difficult. As for whether or not it would look off with a last name similar to Chaplin, I don't see a problem. The styles aren't similar, but that's par for the course where I'm from. The sounds of the names seem alright, i.e., no tongue twisters.

I know a woman who uses the French pronunciaiton of Angelique, with the same "zh" sound. Everyone gets it just fine. She named her ds Jean-Paul, again the "zh" sound. Again, everyone manages to get the "zh" sound correct.

Zhanna Ramona is a beautiful combination. It has a hint of mystery about it.

- Gracie (YMPvt)

4/21/2011, 7:24 AM

Thank you! I'm glad to hear people get that sound :)

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