What’s in a name? A lot, apparently. Every time I introduce myself to someone, I am guaranteed to get a reaction. The usual questions I’m asked? “I’m sorry, can you say that again?” or “Masha’Allah!

From work to travel to personal hobbies, people across the 17 publics surveyed draw meaning and fulfillment from the activities that make up their daily lives. This is particularly the case when it ...

In almost every public surveyed, substantial shares identify others in their life as a source of meaning. Family is most frequently mentioned in almost all survey publics and appears within the top ...