Apotropaic name

An apotropaic name is like a magical name that you give to someone, something, or even a place to protect it from bad things like harm, sickness, and evil spirits.

Imagine you have a special toy that you love so much and you want to keep it safe, so you give it a name like "Lucky charm" or "Super shield" to make sure that it doesn't get lost or broken. An apotropaic name is kind of like that, but for people, animals, or places.

In many cultures, people believe that certain names have special powers that can protect them from bad luck or harm. For example, in ancient Egypt, people often named their children after gods and goddesses because they thought it would help them grow up strong and healthy.

Similarly, some Native American tribes had special naming ceremonies to give newborn babies names that would protect them from evil spirits and bring them good luck in life.

So, an apotropaic name is like a secret, protective name that you give to something or someone to keep them safe and protected from harm.