People have been asking us if we already have a name for our baby girl. My dear niece even took the trouble to get me a baby names book! Oki, the quest for the perfect name is finally over :)
Chinese Name: 关怀歆
English Name: Charis Kuan
The word “歆” has the meaning of admire, or offering sacrifices to God. My father-in-law chose this beautiful name and we love this character because it has “music” in it too!
◎ 喜爱，羡慕：～羡。～慕。
◎ 飨，祭祀时神灵享受祭品、香火：～享。
Charis is the Greek form of grace, and has multi-fold definitions (reference http://www.bible-researcher.com/grace.html):
1. a pleasant external appearance, lovely, agreeable and acceptable
2. favor and goodwill (of God)
3. response of gratitude and thankfulness
Indeed, we are so thankful to God for His good favor to us by giving us this wonderful baby. And our prayer is that we can bring her up in the fear and instruction of the Lord, and the offering of her life and skills as a pleasing sacrifice for the glory of His kingdom! AMEN!
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