07 January 2008

What's 'Jilly' in Arabic?

This smiling potter was working alongside the many pots he has for sale as part of the Christmas Fair. You can see MORE OF THE POTS HERE. I asked if I could take his photograph and he then asked my name. I told him and he asked me to repeat it and then he picked up one of the tiny vases you see on the edge of the table, scribbled on it and handed it to me. I noticed a few coins on the table, so I put down a couple of euros. I wonder if there is an equivalent to my name in Arabic? Can any Arabic reader tell me?

8 comments:

  1. I haven´t the faintest idea but I guess it´s your name in arabic.

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  2. Can't help you there...but maybe he misheard you and wrote "jolie" ;-)

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  3. Hi Jilly - no idea but whatever it says it looks great.

    Reminds me of the guy who had his name tattooed on his chest in Chinese and found out 25 years later the word actually said COKE COLA

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  4. Jules comment is hilarious. I do hope, tho, that you get an answer.

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  5. That guy is a great salesman.

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  6. What a good picture and a great souvenir!

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  7. lol! He is a smart salesman :)

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  8. I'd love to watch this guy work and chat with him!

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