Name theory

Author: Narbileg
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: This book adopts perspectives from cultural anthropology, linguistics, semiotics, and psychology to explore the theoretical aspects of names. It introduces concepts such as the original meanings of surnames, patronymic naming systems, ranking systems, taboo names, names of the deceased, birth name systems, seasonal names, and numerical names. Additionally, it discusses the culture of names in relation to history, psychology, belief, and plural naming systems.