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Malala’s father named her after Malalai because of the fact that was a very courageous and brave woman who fought for what she thought was right and she symbolized a very strong and empowering female figure.

They are similar because they both fought for what they perceived as right and both stood up during times of war. They were both shot but only Malala survived her being shot.

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Malalai and Malala were both brave in their own way. Malalai held up the flag after encouraging her soldiers. Malala gave a speech to hundreds of people of different cultures about the problem in Pakistan. They were also both shot. Malala’s father probably named her after Malalai because he’d seen bravery and courage in her.

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Ryanna Graves - Malala’s father chose a similar name because Malalai symbolised a strong willpower and positive efforts. As well as choosing this name because she was one of the first few women in the Middle East who was able to carve her own identity. Both women fought to help others during a time of war, and though both women were shot by the enemy, Malala was able to survive and live to tell her story. Both also have the ability to persuade others and lift morale to fight for a better future for all.

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Spencer A.-

Malala and Malalai are both inspirations to their audiences. Malala inspires change to create a fair education system, and Malalai inspired the soldiers to continue fighting harder than before. Similarly to how Malalai tended to the wounded that cant heal themselves, Malala speaks up for the children who are unable to. Malalas father possibly named after her after Malalai because he hoped they would have similar traits or that Malala would become an inspiration.

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Her father could’ve named Malala after her because Malalai was a fierce woman in the heat of a war. He wants Malala’s name to set a good example for her.

1. They both tried to help people in times of need.

2. They both fought for what they felt was right.

-Lauren Lewis

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Wyatt W.-

1. Her father most likely named her after malalai because he wanted her to be a strong activist. And be a heroic person herself.

2. They both fought against the Taliban, both received high recognition. Malala recieved the Nobel peace prize and malalai had several schools and hospitals named after her

3. Both strong and courageous women.

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Juniper M

Malalai and Malala are both inspirational and strong-willed. They stood up for their people in a time of need. Malala’s father most likely chose this name because the name is popular and because he wanted her to have similar qualities to Malalai.

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Jaden Asmann -

Her father named her Malalai because she was powerful within her tiny village. Another reason is because she is a heroine and her father wanted her to be as powerful as him.

Malalai and Malala both got shot, but only Malala survived. They were both strong independent woman within their native villages.

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(Khayri)

1- The name has a strong connotation. Malalai was a outspoken women that was able to unite the people and bring back moral to not give up. Malala's dad being an activist himself would hope to raise a daughter that is outspoken as him so naming her someone as outspoken as Malalai would make sense.

2- Malala and Malalai are both out spoken, unite people, and are capable of speaking up for themselves.

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Olivia -

The name Malala gives a good reputation based on the legend it comes from. They are both courageous heroines and they were both shot for their causes.

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Her father named her after Malalai because in the tale she shows compassion and strength against her enemies. And she uses her words and not violence to help defeat the British.

The girls are similar because they both stand up to the enemy. They also show strength when they experience a crisis.

Serenity Calhoun

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Tina Do

Her father named her after Malalai of Maiwand, a national heroine in the Middle East who rallied troops to fight against British soldiers in the 1800s. Because he wanted her to be a hero and she He has become a person who has inspired the world not to give up the fight to educate girls.

They are all heroes who stand up against evil and speak up for justice and human rights. They were both inspired by their fathers (who bravely fought for injustice).

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Malalai’s name means hope and bravery which is what he wanted his daughter to be. Both Malala and Malalai stood up for what they believed was wrong. Malala stood up for women’s education, and them having the same treatment all the men in her country got to experience. Malalai fought against Ayub Khan in the British attack in 1880, and she’s part of the reason why they were able to leave with a victory. Both girls were also almost killed for standing up for what they believe in, but fortunately Malala survived the shooting to her head and was able to tell her story.

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Rose Jackson- Malala was most likely named after Malalai because her father was an activist and most likely knew and was inspired by Malalai and would want his daughter to be inspired as well.

Malala and Malalai are both inspirations to women.

Both fight for their people and to be free of oppressors.

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Will Montgomery-

Malala’s father would name her after Malalai because of her brave acts for her country. Malalai shouted out words that would encourage their soldiers and give them hope.

One way Malala is like Malalai is they both stood for what they believed in and represented their country. Another way is, they were both shot by the enemy side because of how they represented their beliefs.

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He named her after malalai because she was strong and moved to help others and stand up for what she believed in. Malala also stood up for what she believed in and became an activist and she was also "struck down" but came back from it. -sophia

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He wanted Malala to be destined to great things and she did, her and Malali had this in common. They also both represented more than themselves, but the people around them as well.

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Dakota Herr-

She was possibly named after Malalai as a symbol or strength and individuality. Malala and Malalai both have independence in common. While Malala fought for people to have rights, Malalai help bring peoples strength back. Malalai has schools named after her whereas Malala fights to have schools built where education is not important to the citizens.

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He named her after Malalai because like Malalai’s father, he was active in fighting for his beliefs and hopes that his daughter would follow in his footsteps just like Malalai followed in her father’s footsteps. Similarities between them are both of their fathers are active in supporting their beliefs, and both Malala and Malalai are seen as heros in making in difference in woman roles.

Haely Goller

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Jarrod -

1. Popular name with a strong connotation to it

2. Both shot, just one survived

3. Both ground zero for change

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Malalai was a speaker for her people, bringing them hope in times of fighting. Malala did the same with her UN speech about the taliban. Both women stood against tyranny despite the risks to their lives, and ended up heroines for their people.