4.19.2006
suri, suri bo-buri
Amid the controversy over whether Tom and Katie know what their new baby's name means (and if the birth was silent, and when Grier will be old enough to shun her at celebrity gymboree class), an important issue has been ignored. That is, what are the other meanings of "Suri"? After some in-depth research (read: fits of googling in between wiping baby's nose), I can tell you the following:
* In the Netherlands, Suri is an ethnic slur, meaning someone from Suriname (Wikipedia)
* "Suri alpacas emanate extraordinary vigor, intelligence, ease of breeding, and adaptability to hot and cold climates. ... The fiber of suri alpacas is coveted by the fashion industry... ." (The Suri Network)
* "What is Idaman Suri? Its every cooks dream and just what food lovers would crave for. It’s fuss free, healthy and adds an authentic taste to your every meal. Now with the help of Idaman Suri, everything is taken care of. Not only the lady of the house will be at ease but also you men and young adults will find cooking with Idaman Suri, pleasurable and so convenient." (idaman suri)
* "Abu Musab al-Suri might be the most dangerous terrorist you've never heard of." (CNN)
I'm sure this all means something. Also, note to the Gawker folks: While of course it is Sara(h) that means princess in Hebrew (indeed, I spent my childhood informing others of this fact), I've also seen Suri as a variant of that same name.
* In the Netherlands, Suri is an ethnic slur, meaning someone from Suriname (Wikipedia)
* "Suri alpacas emanate extraordinary vigor, intelligence, ease of breeding, and adaptability to hot and cold climates. ... The fiber of suri alpacas is coveted by the fashion industry... ." (The Suri Network)
* "What is Idaman Suri? Its every cooks dream and just what food lovers would crave for. It’s fuss free, healthy and adds an authentic taste to your every meal. Now with the help of Idaman Suri, everything is taken care of. Not only the lady of the house will be at ease but also you men and young adults will find cooking with Idaman Suri, pleasurable and so convenient." (idaman suri)
* "Abu Musab al-Suri might be the most dangerous terrorist you've never heard of." (CNN)
I'm sure this all means something. Also, note to the Gawker folks: While of course it is Sara(h) that means princess in Hebrew (indeed, I spent my childhood informing others of this fact), I've also seen Suri as a variant of that same name.
