Indonesian baby named “Asian Games”

The 2018 Asian Games, which lasted from August 18 to September 2, was co-hosted by the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.

On opening day, just hours before the opening ceremony, a couple in Palembang welcomed a baby girl. She arrived a month ahead of schedule.

Parents Yordania Denny (dad) and Vera Nova (mom) were ready with the first name Abidah. In honor of the sporting event taking place in their city, though, chose to add a second name: “Asian Games.” This made their daughter’s full name Abidah Asian Games. (Like many Indonesians, she has no surname.)

Sources: Meet ‘Abidah Asian Games’, Couple Names Their Newborn After Sporting Carnival in Indonesia, Keluarga Unik di Palembang, Nama Anaknya Adiba Asian Games, Bapaknya Yordania

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