A Handbook Of African Names
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A Handbook Of African Names
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Author : Ihechukwu Madubuike
language : en
Publisher: Three Continents
Release Date : 1976
A Handbook Of African Names written by Ihechukwu Madubuike and has been published by Three Continents this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Family & Relationships categories.
The Book Of African Names
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Author : O̲suntoki (Chief.)
language : en
Publisher: Black Classic Press
Release Date : 1991
The Book Of African Names written by O̲suntoki (Chief.) and has been published by Black Classic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Family & Relationships categories.
The Book Of African Names
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Author : Chief Qsuntoki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
The Book Of African Names written by Chief Qsuntoki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with categories.
The Book Of African Names
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Author : Molefi Kete Asante
language : en
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Release Date : 1991
The Book Of African Names written by Molefi Kete Asante and has been published by Africa Research and Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A historical rationale and the proper translations and usage of African names from the four comers of the continent
Names From Africa
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Author : Ogonna Chuks-orji
language : en
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company (IL)
Release Date : 1972
Names From Africa written by Ogonna Chuks-orji and has been published by Johnson Publishing Company (IL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"The giving of names is of great importance in Africa. People are named after events, happenings, great things, the days of the week, or the order in which they were born. For example, if a couple had long wanted a son, in Nigeria they may call him "Ayinde" (Yoruba), meaning the one we prayed for. In Ghana, if a boy is born on Saturday he is called "Kwame" (Akan). In Tanzania, the second born of twins will be called "Doto" (Zaramo). People have asked me whether names like James, Gary, or Francis could be translated into African form. There is no direct translation from English names to African, but if we go back to the original meaning of an English name, we can often find an African equivalent. For example, the English Theodore and the Ibo "Okechuku" both mean "God's gift."--From preface.
Handbook Of African Medicinal Plants Second Edition
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Author : Maurice M. Iwu
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1993-02-18
Handbook Of African Medicinal Plants Second Edition written by Maurice M. Iwu and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-02-18 with Science categories.
Handbook of African Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive review of over 1,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African medicine. It gives a concise description of the materia medica of an enormous and extensively varied continent, with well over 2,000 distinct tribes and several distinct floras. A detailed pharmacognostical profile of the major herbs is presented, including the common name, synonyms, African names, habitat and distribution, medicinal uses, chemical constituents, and published pharmacologic activity. This extensive catalog of plants is presented both in alphabetic order and according to family. References are cited from over 600 publications, and photographs and sketches illustrate many of the plants. The book also provides an introduction to African cosmology and beliefs as they relate to healing and the use of herbs. Handbook of African Medicinal Plants is an invaluable, practical desk reference that should be on the bookshelf of every pharmacognosist, ethnobiologist, botanist, ecologist, phytochemist, pharmacologist, and scientist interested in tropical plant utilization as a tool for the conservation of biodiversity and as a source of new drug leads.
African Best Baby Names
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Author : Emmanuel Anene
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2011
African Best Baby Names written by Emmanuel Anene and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Education categories.
"This book brings all the cultures and languages of the continent of Africa under a common roof and draws most popular and meaningful African names"--Page 4 of cover.
African Names
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Author : Julia Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-01-01
African Names written by Julia Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with categories.
More than 1,000 names for adults to naming children or substituting for one's given name -- arranged alphabetically, with English translation.
From Adjoa To Zahara
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Author : Julia Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Gramercy
Release Date : 2007
From Adjoa To Zahara written by Julia Stewart and has been published by Gramercy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
FROM ADJOA TO ZAHARA is a treasure trove for anyone looking for a unique name that evokes a rich heritage for a baby or an adult, as well as anyone interested in African culture. Here are more than 1000 names with pronunciation, meaning, gender, country of origin, and general background information, including: · Adwin — a Akan of Ghana male name meaning “artist” or “thinker” · Farida — a Muslim female name meaning “precious pearl, only one, unique” · Juma — a Swahili name for males born on Friday · Lomela — a river in central Zaire, and a name for girls · Mandisa — Xhosa of South Africa female name meaning “sweet” · Rakanja — a male name of the Muarusha people of Tanzania · Tanala — a girls’ name meaning “people of the forest,” a group from eastern Madagascar · Zesiro — a Buganda of Uganda name for the firstborn of twins Brimming with fascinating facts about the cultures and rulers of the vast and diverse African nation, FROM ADJOA TO ZAHARA offers, in addition to the myriad name suggestions, quotes, proverbs, and poems about names and birth. There is also a section on cross-cultural references and meanings for the many African names that share Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and other heritage. In the appendices is a list of modern African rulers, a list of suggested reading and places to go for further research, and a description of several African language families. Also included is practical information on changing names, including naming trends and the legalities of name changing. There is even a section on fun and silly African names for children, cherished friends, or pets. This comprehensive and fascinating book is an invaluable guide to the incredibly diverse names from the vast and varied African continent.
Handbook Of African Medicinal Plants
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Author : Maurice M. Iwu
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-02-04
Handbook Of African Medicinal Plants written by Maurice M. Iwu and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with Health & Fitness categories.
With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural