My life is really meaningful because of the letter inside me that I carry every time with me and stays with me forever. “Cheatra” is the name that has given from my lovely mom.
My name means nation and signature. After realizing that she has a male baby that stay in her for 2 months, she had a discussion with my dad. First they were willing put my name “Sopanha” because I was born in “Sophop Panha” hospital. However, then she knew that there’s a lot of kids name “Sopanha” and she wants my name to be diverse from all other kids. The second for my name is “Pheaktra”. After, she also knew that there’s a lot of kids having “Pheaktra” as a name. In the end, she has come up with an incredible idea and she has changed from “Pheaktra” to “Cheatra”. My dad has agreed with my mom to put my name “Cheatra”. She wants my name to be unique and it’s worked. “Cheat” define as nation and “Tra” is signature from the very educated people. “Chheang” is my surname. My dad has said to my mom that he doesn’t want his name to be my surname instead he wants his father’s name which is “Chheang” to be my surname. One thing really funny about me is that, if Cambodian hear my name they can define my name immedietly.
I can hear people saying my name. My name gives me love, respect, and inspiration. Every time saying my name I feel my name is always with me and I can feel the warmth inside me. I can get the feeling happy or sad from me. Courage and strength that my name always gives me to continue a long journey with.
At last, this name is really suitable for me and no matter what I wouldn’t change it. Therefore, “Chheang Cheatra” is only my name and it defines me as a person.