Thread: Carrara Sahar

Since Spring seems to have brought on an urge for many of us to re-invent and rename ourselves, allow me to present my speculative new stage name, Carrara Sahar, for your approval.

Carrara is a gorgeous, expensive white marble from a little quarry in Italy. Michaelangelo's David was sculpted out of it.

Sahar, meaning Dawn, just sounds sexy to me. (And if you're going for the status theme, Sahars are also very exclusive and expensive ..l;, ..l;, ..l;, ).

I love all the R's and think it might be more fitting of my slightly dangerous, edgy rockstar persona than the demure Maiya that I used to dance as.

Any thoughts? Modifications? Love it? Hate it?

Talk to me!

Lisa

I love it!

LOOK OUT! love it!

Sounds great!
Maybe I'm just more aware of it since I've adopted it, too, but it seems like Sahar is the latest "last name of choice" for dancers!

Originally Posted by SummerSahar

Sounds great!
Maybe I'm just more aware of it since I've adopted it, too, but it seems like Sahar is the latest "last name of choice" for dancers!

I've noticed that, too, and it is the *one* thing that has kept me from committing to the name. I really don't want to feel like I'm following a crowd, when my goal is to stand out.

I do love the way it sounds, though. ,f::

It is nice sounding.
Have you gone through the arabic/persian/turkish baby names websites? That's what I did. You should have seen my initial list of names to narrow down to! What about "Sahlah?" It was my second choice. Carrara Sahlah? "Sahlah means "soft, flowing" I think....

Or Saghira? ;-)

Admitedly, I kind of thought the same thing about Sahar--very commonly used....

Thanks for the much-needed discouragement, ladies ..l;, . Sahar really IS a trendy surname.

After rattling through a million different potential stage names today, I thought Carrara Nour sounded pretty nice.

Nour is a popular surname, as well....but somehow it sounds a bit more elegant and timeless.

What do you think? Is Carrara Nour a step in the right direction? ..l;,

I think it sounds lovely... Carrara Nour rolls together so nicely.

Nour is my surname should I ever decide to use it! I am going to be the lone voice against Carrara...but only because it reminds me of a Porsche Carrera and I don't like thinking of cars when I hear a bellydancer's name...THAT BEING SAID 1. you're not named after a car 2. at least it's a cool car

Damnnnnnnnnnnn, I'm really beginning to rethink my choice.

This is why I appreciate ALL feedback, especially the negative!

Looks like we're going back to the drawing board....I really wish my given name wasn't so damned WASPy. It's so hard to find a name that truly resonates, feels good, and sums it all up in 2-3 syllables. ..l;,

Sorry! Everyone else liked Carrara so don't listen to me *hides* The important thing is to feel like a [insert name here] because people will be calling you by that name and you need to be comfortable! It took me months to find a name that wasn't taken by famous or local dancers and felt right; it's a total personal choice

I suppose you could pick something that includes your given name...here's one out of the ol' Arabic names list, for example:

Khalisah - Sincere, Pure

...Or Avril's always still available (*ducks as Lisa throws a coffee mug at her*)

My dance name is ....wait for it..... Phoenix-Sahar !!!!!! I love it...I dont worry what anyone thinks, its very personal to me and it offends no-one [I hope]
Stick with Carrara Sahar ....and join the 'Sahar' family !! It is a lovely name, a bit rock chick and well though out.

Originally Posted by Seher

My dance name is ....wait for it..... Phoenix-Sahar !!!!!! I love it...I dont worry what anyone thinks, its very personal to me and it offends no-one [I hope]
Stick with Carrara Sahar ....and join the 'Sahar' family !! It is a lovely name, a bit rock chick and well though out.

LOL...you've got me pegged. Once a rock chick, ALWAYS a rock chick.....l;,

Phoenix Sahar is gorgeous!

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

LOL...you've got me pegged. Once a rock chick, ALWAYS a rock chick.....l;,

Phoenix Sahar is gorgeous!

Man, I thought Sahar was original when I chose it. Once I decided on it, I noticed so many more Sahars! I must not have been aware of how trendy it was until I picked it and became more sensitive to it. Oh well!