Sociolinguistic study of kilba personal names
1 Department of Languages, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.
2 Department of English and Literary Studies, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria.
3 Department of Languages, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 748–755
Publication history:
Received on 27 September 2024; revised on 16 October 2024; accepted on 07 November 2024
Abstract:
This paper delves into the sociolinguistic factors and semantic implications of Kilba names and naming systems. It explores how names are given in Kilba community, explaining the cultural and social meanings attached to names .The research method involves primary data collection from aged parents in the Hong local government of Adamawa State, as well as secondary sources such as books, journal articles, and online materials. Contextual and conventional theories of meaning were used as guide for the study. The analysis categorizes Kilba names names into five main groups based on their significance and origins. The findings highlight the importance of names as identifiers of individual personalities and reflect the unique circumstances or situations surrounding a child’s birth. This study concludes that the significance of names to Kilba people is beyond mere labels, but a reflection of socio-cultural values, beliefs, and experiences.
Keywords:
Sociolinguistics; Names; Kilba; Culture; Beliefs
Full text article in PDF:
Copyright information:
Copyright © 2024 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0