My unique name has been butchered my whole life. I used to let it slide, now I correct people.

My unique name has been butchered my whole life. I used to let it slide, now I correct people.

Courtesy of Nishtha Chaudhary.

My grandfather named me Nishtha, a Sanskrit word that means loyalty and commitment. It's not a name you're likely to hear in passing. Even in India, it's not very popular. The only time I hear it is when leaders take an oath to serve the nation 'with nishtha' (unwavering loyalty).

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