Asem Kusmanova

Asem Kusmanova is a sociologist who studies the reasons behind the use of traditionally male names for girls in Kazakhstan. She acknowledges that such names were often given for protective reasons or cultural beliefs about masculinity. Asem indicates that while the trend of using these names is declining, they may still carry significance based on individual family histories and values. She believes that the meanings attached to names can change over time as societal perspectives shift.