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Emma Dunn & Zahna Eklund

'I had no idea my kid's name sounded like a rude word - I'm worried she'll be bullied'

When it comes to naming your children, many parents would agree that you can't go wrong if you pick a classic and traditional name that has proven to be able to stand the test of time.

But one mum has been left horrified after she chose a traditional name for her daughter in her native language, as she's only just realised that in English, it sounds like something quite rude.

The woman, who is from South Korea, said she and her husband thought nothing of it when they named their daughter Minji, as the name is common in her home town.

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