It just goes to show the diversity of culture we have around the world today. By only comparing two ethnic groups you can find either some common similarities or major differences of how they perform the same custom. While I was reading “The Namesake” in the first two chapters, it helped me understand the key concepts of having children in the Indian culture, specifically concerning their naming process. The first issue Ashoke and Ashima faced was determining the name of the child, which to them was not a priority at the time after Ashima’s pregnancy. In order to leave the hospital, the doctor will need all documentation to be completed including the child's name to keep on file and on the birth certificate. In Indian culture, they want to choose a meaningful name that gives character as well as preferred qualities in the hopes of having the child live up to its name. “Good names tend to represent dignified and enlightened qualities”(Lahiri, 26). Personally I agree with the opinion of having meaningful names instead of whatever fits right. My mother named me Daniel after the biblical figure in the holy text of Christianity. My mother liked this name because some of the qualities associated with Daniel from the bible are courageous, full of loyalty and a respectful man, which my mother hopes that I will follow. I can connect to the naming process of the Indian culture which by reading this book, helps me understand the difference in culture that they have to the Americans.