Nakusha

Nakusha, or Nakushi, is a derogatory Indian given name that means "unwanted" in the Marathi language, given by some Indian parents in the state of Maharashtra to unwanted female children^[1][2], in the belief that doing so will ensure that their next child is a boy.^[2]

A campaign exists to find such girls, and allow them to officially change their names.^[3]

References

1. ^ "'Unwanted' Indian girls get new start in name ceremony". BBC News. 22 October 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15414796. Retrieved 23 October 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "A New Name For Nakushi". indianexpress.com. 23 October 2011. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/a-new-name-for-nakushi/864079/0. Retrieved 23 October 2011. 
3. ^ "End 'Nakusha' campaign: Girls no more unwanted". Zee News. 22 October 2011. http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/end-nakusha-campaign-girls-no-more-unwanted_737916.html. Retrieved 23 October 2011. 

See also

• Sexism in India