Zulu Names
Zulu Names by Adrian Koopman, published by University Of KwaZulu-Natal Press in May 2002, is an illustrated exploration of the meanings and metaphors behind over a thousand Zulu names. This 16-page book delves into the rich tapestry of local history and folklore that informs the naming of people and places, addressing questions about the origins and significance of various names within the Zulu culture.
Readers will find a comprehensive categorization of names, including personal names, nicknames, clan names, and praises, as well as names related to places, homesteads, and even domestic animals. Zulu Names also presents groundbreaking research and onomastic material, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the Zulu language, culture, or naming practices. This edition serves as an indispensable guide for understanding the intricate connections between names and their cultural significance in Zulu society.
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Local history and folklore often inform the naming of people and places. Does eThekwini mean “place of the lagoon” or “place of the single testicle”? How are the names of dogs used to accuse a neighbor of witchcraft? What is the origin of Jamludi? Is the Zulu isibongo the same as a surname? Zulu Names explores the meanings of and metaphors behind more than a thousand Zulu names grouped into different categories: from personal names and nicknames to clan names and praises; from place, homestead and regimental names to school and shop names; and from domestic animal and bird names to the names of the Zulu lunar months. For the more serious scholar, Zulu Names also contains ground-breaking research and onomastic material. This is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in Zulu language or culture, or in naming practices generally.
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