Dawro Personal Names and Naming Practices
The Dawro, speakers of an Omotic language in Southwest Ethiopia, use personal names both to establish individuals’ linguistic identity and to reflect their culture and language. This article provides an explanatory analysis of “traditional” Dawro personal names, the meanings they carry, and the con...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nordic Africa Research Network
2021-12-01
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Series: | Nordic Journal of African Studies |
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Online Access: | https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/837 |