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What's behind a name: Oriane from France

(Mainichi/Isamu Gari)

"I'm Oriane (age 5). My mother who likes the universe chose this name because Oriane sounds like the rocket 'Ariane' launched by the European Space Agency in 1979."

    (Japanese original by Isamu Gari, Paris Bureau)

    * This series introduces beautiful names given to people around the world. You can search for this series on the internet with the hashtag #BeautifulName. Please share your favorite photos on social media.

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