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We can laugh at the names like Sisi or Conchita. Similarly, some of our names may sound strange or funny. In the US, for example, these Ukrainian names cause hysterical laughter.

1. Anastasia

The full name does not raise any questions, but the shortened form can cause misunderstanding. For example, "Nastya" sounds like the English word nasty, which means "unpleasant" or "nasty".

2. Basil

For us, Basil is a very familiar name, but in the US it can cause a smile. All because it sounds like Silly, which means "stupid." To avoid fun associations, it is better to introduce yourself as Vasya.

3. Yuri

For the Ukrainian ear, the name Yuri sounds natural. But in the US, it can not cause quite pleasant associations, because it sounds almost like a Urine - "urine". To avoid uncomfortable situations, it is better to introduce yourself as Yura.

4. Svetlana

For Americans, this name sounds like a combination of SWEAT words, which is translated - "sweat, sweat", and Lana is a common women's name in the United States. Lana is sweaty - of course, it causes a comic association.

5. Semen

Semen's name in the US can be ambiguous because of the English word semen, which means "semen". Therefore, it is better to use the alternative forms of this name, such as Sam or Simon, when communicating with English.

6. Olga

Olga's name can also surprise Americans because of some phonetic features. It sounds like the English word oil, which means "oil" or "oil".

7. Peter

A little similar situation with the male name Peter. It sounds very similar to the English word Petrol, which means "gasoline" (in the UK, Ireland and Australia). Americans can cause a smile or a slight surprise, because Petrol is not a common word in the United States. GAS or GASOLINE is more commonly used. So, when the Americans hear the name of Peter, it can be associated with something quite unexpected.

8. Ivan

Even Ivan's name may seem funny in an English -speaking environment, because his name is a Van particle - the same word that means "van" in English.

9. Rostislav

The Americans are laughing that Rostislav's name is reminiscent of the word rustic, which in English denotes "rural" or "simple".

10. Nikita

Nikita's name, as a whole, and Misha with Sasha, do not seem ridiculous for Americans, but can mislead, because in the English -speaking environment they are more often perceived as women.