Sunday, May 21, 2023

Turtle Gift, Symbol of Longevity in Chinese Culture

 

This turtle is a gift from a friend a couple days ago. I think it has a cute personality and smile. My friend moved to the USA from China and told me that in China the turtle symbolizes longevity and also power and tenacity. A great gift for this senior citizen. I think the turtle is a girl, do you have any ideas on what I shall name her?



22 comments:

NanaDiana said...

I didn't know that is what it meant. What a sweet gift! xo Diana

Debra She Who Seeks said...

She's lovely! How about Tessa the Turtle?

Betsy said...

That is such a cute turtle. Tammy Turtle sounds great.
Blessings,
Betsy

Shug said...

I have always found turtles to be very interesting. We might not ever get anything done if we moved as slow as they move, but I don't see that there would be much stress if we did

DawnTreader said...

Cute turtle. You could perhaps ask your friend who gave it to you about an appropriate Chinese name...?

Tabor said...

here is a good link....
https://www.reptiledirect.com/turtle-names/#Funny%20Turtle%20Names

Mari said...

I like your turtle! My name suggestion is Tessa.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Flora is a pretty name for a cute turtle.

Sandi said...

My husband's grandmother collected turtle figurines. She lived to be 92!

dori said...

What a nice present! How do you like the name Tiguli or Chigui or another name with some experiment-sound from China?

Margaret D said...

It's a very pretty one.

Valerie-Jael said...

d a turtle when I was a kit, and called her Tuttle Turtle! Hugs, Valerie

meandmysmallcorner said...


A very cute girl turtle with a posy of flowers on her back. A lovely gift from your friend.

acorn hollow said...

a very sweet turtle and a lovely gift
Cathy

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

A very sweet gift. Since rescuing Tofu the Tortoise 5 years ago, I've started collecting little turtle figurines. Did you decide on a name?

Wanda said...

What a precious little turtle...from China...How about Cherry Blossom.

Dee said...

Dear Terra, what a lovely ceramic turtle, carrying her posies on her back. Looking at her brought a smile to my face and so the word "Joy" came to mind. That's my suggestion for a name. Hope all is well. Peace from Dee and the cats.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Such a lovely and meaningful gift! How about "Mei," which means "beautiful" in Chinese?

magiceye said...

Pretty gift with interesting symbolism.

Pam said...

A sweet gift indeed.

Susan said...

How about "Flora?" You know, it's funny you have a post on your beautiful turtle. The other day, a lady was standing on the side of a road pointing at something . I slowed down my car, wondering what she was referring to. It was a turtle crossing the road ahead. I wonder if my car would have gone over it by mistake if she hadn't alerted me! Holy smokers.

Susan Kane said...

How about Tina? She is mighty pretty.