Dear Skyler,
Since we announced your name to our family and friends after your birth, many have been asking about the meaning behind your name and why we chose this name for you. It is a very unique name, so most people were curious about how we came up with this name for you. Undoubtedly, when you are a little older, you will also be curious as to why Papa and Mama gave you this name.
Well, for one, Mama has always liked the beauty of the sky. Whether it be a clear blue sky with lovely clouds in it or a wondrous night sky with sparkling stars in it, Mama has always felt the sky to be a beautiful creation of God.
The sky also reminds Mama of the freedom we have in God’s love. When Mama was in Secondary school, a song touched me very much. When you’re old enough, I’ll teach it to you. It’s called “Spirit Wings”. Here’s part of the song:
“Spirit wings, You lift me over all the earth-bound things,
And like a bird I’m flying high above;
I’m soaring on the love Your Spirit brings.
Oh, Lord of Love, You help me see
The meaning of Your majesty.
You lift me up and carry me on Your Spirit wings.”
I’ve always told your Papa that if you were a girl, I’d like to name give you a name that’s related to the sky, since that is what Mama sees her relationship with God as – one that gives her freedom in His love. If you were a boy, I would have liked to give you a name that’s related to the river, since that is what Mama sees Papa’s relationship with God as – one that’s marked by a steadfast faith that flows steadily like the river. So since you are a girl, we decided to name you “Skyler”.
But “Skyler” wasn’t a name we thought of giving you all along. One or two nights after we found out that you existed in Mama’s tumsie, Mama flipped through a book of baby names we’ve had all this while. It’s a very pretty book with beautiful pictures inside. That was when Mama chanced upon the name “Skyler” and decided it was perfect for you.
So there, our beautiful little Skyler. That’s the meaning behind your name. Contrary to popular belief, your name has nothing to do with Papa’s and Mama’s liking for the movie “Star Wars” or the character “Luke Skywalker” inside the movie. It also has nothing to do with “reaching for the skies” or aiming “sky-high”.
Your name has a Christian derivation for us. We pray that you will always have the joy that comes from being free in the love of God, and we pray that when you do feel down, you will look to the heavens and know that your help comes from God, who made you and who loves you very, very, very much.
Psalm 19:1-4a
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”
Psalm 108:1-4
“My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”
Mama & Papa love you!
Since we announced your name to our family and friends after your birth, many have been asking about the meaning behind your name and why we chose this name for you. It is a very unique name, so most people were curious about how we came up with this name for you. Undoubtedly, when you are a little older, you will also be curious as to why Papa and Mama gave you this name.
Well, for one, Mama has always liked the beauty of the sky. Whether it be a clear blue sky with lovely clouds in it or a wondrous night sky with sparkling stars in it, Mama has always felt the sky to be a beautiful creation of God.
The sky also reminds Mama of the freedom we have in God’s love. When Mama was in Secondary school, a song touched me very much. When you’re old enough, I’ll teach it to you. It’s called “Spirit Wings”. Here’s part of the song:
“Spirit wings, You lift me over all the earth-bound things,
And like a bird I’m flying high above;
I’m soaring on the love Your Spirit brings.
Oh, Lord of Love, You help me see
The meaning of Your majesty.
You lift me up and carry me on Your Spirit wings.”
I’ve always told your Papa that if you were a girl, I’d like to name give you a name that’s related to the sky, since that is what Mama sees her relationship with God as – one that gives her freedom in His love. If you were a boy, I would have liked to give you a name that’s related to the river, since that is what Mama sees Papa’s relationship with God as – one that’s marked by a steadfast faith that flows steadily like the river. So since you are a girl, we decided to name you “Skyler”.
But “Skyler” wasn’t a name we thought of giving you all along. One or two nights after we found out that you existed in Mama’s tumsie, Mama flipped through a book of baby names we’ve had all this while. It’s a very pretty book with beautiful pictures inside. That was when Mama chanced upon the name “Skyler” and decided it was perfect for you.
So there, our beautiful little Skyler. That’s the meaning behind your name. Contrary to popular belief, your name has nothing to do with Papa’s and Mama’s liking for the movie “Star Wars” or the character “Luke Skywalker” inside the movie. It also has nothing to do with “reaching for the skies” or aiming “sky-high”.
Your name has a Christian derivation for us. We pray that you will always have the joy that comes from being free in the love of God, and we pray that when you do feel down, you will look to the heavens and know that your help comes from God, who made you and who loves you very, very, very much.
Psalm 19:1-4a
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”
Psalm 108:1-4
“My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”
Mama & Papa love you!
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