Unusual Names: Many Laugh, Thinking That Anapiyaeva from Suzaka Has a Male Name

Сергей Гармаш Local news / Exclusive
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Bakdöölöt Anapiyeva, a resident of the village of Taran-Bazar in the Kök-Art rural district of the Suzak region in the Jalal-Abad region, has become the new heroine of our column "Unusual Names."

Currently, she is managing a blog from home and works as an elementary school teacher. Bakdöölöt received her education at the "Nur" college in Jalal-Abad and then continued her studies at the Osh State University of Humanities and Education.

“I was born into a simple family. My father, Akylbek Anapiyev, is a mechanic who devoted his entire life to repairing cars and has the ability to turn ordinary vehicles into tuned ones, which amazed the villagers,” she shares.

“My mother, Zamira Nasirova, is an educator who continues to work at the local school and is dedicated to her profession. She gave birth to me closer to 40 years old, which led many to mistakenly think I was her granddaughter. I am the only and, one might say, spoiled child in the family,” Bakdöölöt added, noting that her father is now 70 years old and her mother is 61.

The name given to her by her parents has become a topic of discussion. Bakdöölöt explained: “Some believe it is a male name, although in reality, it is female. This is an ancient Kyrgyz name that appears in the epic 'Manas.' Bakdöölöt is the younger wife of Jakyp, described as a strong and courageous woman. Today, such names are rarely encountered, and when people hear my name, they often ask, 'What is your real name?' and laugh when I respond, 'Bakdöölöt.'”

She married Ruslan Samsaliyev, born in 1996, at the age of 19, who works as a dentist in their native village.

“Ruslan proposed to me simply, without any special ceremonies. When I became a daughter-in-law in his family, my mother-in-law, Jamila Kapashova, who is now 58 years old, welcomed me warmly. She has become closer to me than my own mother. Everything I don’t tell my mom, I discuss with my mother-in-law, consult with her, and then make decisions,” Bakdöölöt recounts.

“She has never spoken harshly to me or forbidden me from blogging; she has always supported me. I am grateful to her for that.”

“Living in the village, I have encountered many unusual situations. For example, it is customary here to carry hay using an 'etek' — a bag cut in half and sewn at the edges. At first, I didn’t know what it was and thought it was related to milking cows. When I was told to sew an 'etek,' I replied, 'No, I won’t carry that when milking cows.'

“My husband and I overcome various difficulties together. His main quality is respect and the absence of rudeness in communication. We always appreciate each other,” she added.

In her free time, Bakdöölöt enjoys sewing and knitting, which helps her relax. In the future, she plans to develop her blog, inspiring women and providing useful tips on home care and cooking.

Together with her husband, she is raising a son and a daughter.
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