| Abstract: |
The study of names in general otherwise known as onomastics is made up of several components, two of the main components are: anthroponyms – personal names and toponyms – place names. Onomastics is a rich source of data for linguistic research especially anthroponyms. Specifically, this paper analyzes Oboloanthroponyms from the perspective of monumental and testimonial names.Based on this, the objectives of the paper were to: find out whether there exist monumental and testimonial personal names in Obolo; and ascertain the various monumental and testimonial categories of Oboloanthroponyms. To achieve these, the researcher and his assistants made use of introspection, personal interviews, extensive library work for materials on anthroponomastics and related areas of focus as well as burial/Funeral programme handbooks. The findings of this paper showed that monumental and testimonial anthroponyms are present in Oboloanthroponyms; and that there are such monumental categories as heroic exploits, physical prowess, etc. and testimonial categories such as temporary barrenness, male preference, etc. |
EBONYI JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE
