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Iraqw Personal Names and Naming Practice

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natural language processing
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Alp
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This talk examines the cultural practice of naming among the Iraqw people of Tanzania, as well as proposes a typology for the types of names given. It is argued that, rather than arbitrary labels, Iraqw personal names are meaningful elements that convey social, historical, and familial information to the wider community. Note: This talk has not gone through a process of peer review, and findings should therefore be treated as preliminary and subject to change. Acknowledgement and citation: Alphonce, Chrispina. 2020. Iraqw Personal Names and Naming Practice. Talk given at the Rift Valley Network Webinar Series. 13/11/2019.

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Iraqw

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Languages of TanzaniaTanzanian Rift Valley AreaIraqwSouthern CushiticNames and naming

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