Blinks Take Note: Did you know BLACKPINK’s Lisa was named ‘Pranpriya’ by her parents? Here’s why she changed it legally

Find out why BLACKPINK’s Lisa changed her name from 'Pranpriya' to Lisa.

BlackPink, the famous South-Korean girl band, has now risen to be the leading female K-Pop sensation in the world. One of the members Lisa is considered as one of the top artists. Lisa has done wonders in the industry, undoubtedly. But she has also become one of the leading faces of the fashion industry too.

Everyone is aware of Lisa being the perfect example of beauty with brains. She always manages to stun her fans with a variety of diverse looks, be it on the red carpet, onscreen, or an everyday look. Her versatile looks make everyone’s hearts melt. But fans are also in awe of her stylish yet hot looks.

If you are a fan of Lisa then you might know that her real name is Lalisa Manoban. But did you know she wasn’t born with that name? Here we reveal the name.

As per reports in Korea Boo, when Lisa was born in Thailand on March 27 1997, her parents actually named her Pranpriya Manoban. Pranpriya is a native Thai name that comes from two Thai words—praan meaning “breath” or sometimes “soul”, and priya meaning “beloved”. Back then, Lisa’s friends often called her by the nickname “Pokpak”.

However, she changed her name because of a fortune teller. After consulting with a fortune teller, Lisa and her family made the decision to change her name to Lalisa Manoban. And it was a very fitting choice, given that the meaning of Lalisa is often translated as “one who is praised”.

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