Sahale is a very unusual name followed by an unfitting last name. On paper my name often confuses people because my first name sounds ethnic but Greenwood sounds pretty anglo-saxon. My mismatched name has never held me back, but instead helped me.
Having my unique name sets me apart, and honestly is a great conversation starter. When people meet me and figure out how to pronounce my name the most common response is "that is beautiful, where is it from". Then I get to tell the story of how my dad proposed on top of Sahale Mountain and how is means high, holy ground. I love my name because it has meaning. And the meaning isn't that my parents just really liked the Native American word for high, holy ground, but because it was the start of my family. It is perfect that this was the origin of my family because we are a a family that loves the outdoors and my name tied me back to all that.I was also very excited when my whole family got the chance to mountaineer Sahale Mountain this summer.
My name has never held me back but instead stowed me how to be confident and different.
~Sahale
Sahale! I loved your blog post! I also love your name and how unique it is. I think that unique names are sometimes the best because everyone wants to know where it comes from and what it means. I also don't here my name that often, but it is important to my mom and means something to her. I love how you said that it tied you back to your family and the outdoors. Great job!!
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