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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.

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

What S In A Name

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Author : Reuben O. Perechi
language : en
Publisher: Sina Investigations & Consulting
Release Date : 1996-10-01

What S In A Name written by Reuben O. Perechi and has been published by Sina Investigations & Consulting this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-10-01 with Social Science categories.

New on the shelf. Very sensational, a book that everyone should read, every school, church, public & private libraries to hold. Dr. Perechi, a Professor of Criminal Justice at Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, introduces you to this great self-help book with most sought after meaningful African names. It includes references from the Bible on names & how they affect us. You will learn some basic life principles, understand your mind, Christianity at home, & faith from a Biblical perspective. A good counseling material, & a perfect gift idea. The Africans believe that a person's name affects his or her behavior psychologically. Whether one understands how this happens or not, the responsibility for choosing a meaningful name for one's child should still be a solemn undertaking. Order your copies from: SINA CONSULTING, P.O. Box 75592, Oklahoma City, OK 73147.

Arabic Names And Other African Names With Their Meanings

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Author : Dawud Hakim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970

Arabic Names And Other African Names With Their Meanings written by Dawud Hakim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Names categories.

The African Book Of Names

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Author : Askhari Johnson Hodari
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-01-01

The African Book Of Names written by Askhari Johnson Hodari and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Family & Relationships categories.

From an author who adopted an African name as an adult comes the most inclusive book of African names. Obama, Iman, Kanye, Laila—authentic African names are appearing more often in nurseries, classrooms, and boardrooms. The African Book of Names offers readers more than 5,000 common and uncommon names organized by theme from 37 countries and at least 70 different ethnolinguistic groups. Destined to become a classic keepsake, The African Book of Names shares in-depth insight about the spiritual, social, and political importance of names from Angola to Zimbabwe. As the most far-reaching book on the subject, this timely and informative resource guide vibrates with the culture of Africa and encourages Blacks across the globe to affirm their African origins by selecting African names. In addition to thousands of names from north, south, east, central and west Africa, the book shares: A checklist of dos and don'ts to consider when choosing a name—from sound and rhythm to origin and meaning A guide to conducting your own African-centered naming ceremony A 200-year naming calendar

Jabulani Means Rejoice

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Author : Kalumba, Phumzile Simelane
language : en
Publisher: Modjaji Books
Release Date : 2018-03-13

Jabulani Means Rejoice written by Kalumba, Phumzile Simelane and has been published by Modjaji Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-13 with Social Science categories.

Jabulani Means Rejoice is a dictionary comprised of hundreds of African names in local South African languages, meticulously assembled and expounded upon for the curious reader. Names are listed in alphabetical order with gender indications, as well as information regarding their ethnographic origins and meanings. Yet, Jabulani Means Rejoice is so much more than simply a list of names and their meanings. The author skilfully interweaves cultural context and history, including issues surrounding naming rituals, domestic disputes and the curse of the evil eye. As a reference work, the book stands as an invaluable contribution to the growing interest in African cultural history. With its names ranging from the traditional to the unconventional, it will appeal to linguists, family historians and anyone with an interest in names.