Layana Aitkazieva
Layana Aitkazieva is a 28-year-old woman from Almaty, Kazakhstan, who recently changed her name from Ulbosyn, which translates to 'let there be a boy,' to Layana. This decision came after years of discomfort with her birth name, which she felt did not represent her identity. Layana's journey highlights her desire to break free from societal expectations and reclaim her self-worth. Her story reflects the broader cultural context in Kazakhstan regarding gender and names, as she advocates for the right to choose one's name as a form of empowerment.
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Layana Aitkazieva shares her experience of changing her name from Ulbosyn to Layana to find a name that resonates with her identity.
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