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New project 'Carrick Names / Ainmean Charraige'

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Ainmean Charraige/Carrick Names exists to shine a light on the fascinating variety of place and personal names in the Earldom of Carrick. 

With significant cultural contributions to the Carrick onomasticon from Brittonic, Northumbrian, Gaelic and more recently the Scots and English languages, there is an impressive variety to get to grips with! 

Gaelic place and personal names dominate, reflecting the length of time Gaelic was spoken (probably from c.900 to 1700 or so).

If you're available on 14 Sept - come along to the conference on 'Carrick's Gaelic Heritage'

Remembering Prof. Yuri Apresyan (1930-2024): A Linguistic Luminary and Advocate of Intellectual Freedom

In the annals of linguistic history, the name Yuri Apresyan stands as a beacon of erudition, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Born in 1930 and departing from this world today in 2024, Apresyan’s life journey not only encapsulates the evolution of linguistics but also serves as a testament to intellectual courage in the face of political adversity.

Yuri Apresyan, a Soviet and Russian linguist, adorned with the title of Doctor of Philological Sciences and the prestigious position of a professor, left an indelible mark on the field through his multifaceted contributions. His scholarly endeavors spanned the realms of lexical semantics, syntax, Russian and English lexicography, the history of linguistics, machine translation, and beyond. As one of the architects of the "Meaning ↔ Text" theory and the head of the Moscow Semantic School, Apresyan reshaped our understanding of language structures and their semantic underpinnings.

However, Apresyan’s journey was not devoid of tribulations. His unwavering commitment to intellectual freedom and justice often placed him at odds with the prevailing political currents. His dismissal from the Institute of the Russian Language of the USSR Academy of Sciences under political pretexts stands as a stark reminder of the perils faced by scholars who dared to speak truth to power. Yet, undeterred by adversity, Apresyan continued to pursue his scholarly passions, leaving an indelible imprint on the fields of computer linguistics and theoretical semantics.

The saga of Yuriy Apresyan’s life is not just a narrative of academic excellence; it is a testament to moral courage and principled dissent. Despite facing professional and personal hardships, Apresyan remained steadfast in his commitment to truth and justice. His open condemnation of Russia's incursion into Ukraine in 2022, articulated through an open letter signed by Russian scholars and scientific journalists, exemplifies his unwavering moral compass and commitment to ethical principles.

Throughout his illustrious career, Apresyan’s influence extended far beyond the confines of academia. As a revered educator, he imparted knowledge and wisdom to countless students, both in Russia and abroad. His lectures in prestigious institutions across the globe served as intellectual milestones, enriching the minds of aspiring linguists and scholars.

As we commemorate the life and legacy of Yuriy Apresyan, let us not only celebrate his scholarly achievements but also heed the lessons of his life. In an era marked by ideological strife and political tumult, Apresyan’s steadfast commitment to intellectual integrity and moral courage serves as a guiding light. May his memory continue to inspire future generations of scholars to uphold the noble ideals of truth, justice, and intellectual freedom.

Namensrecht wird künftig flexibler

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Der Doppelname für Eheleute, der Namenswechsel für Kinder im Falle einer Scheidung - all das wird durch die Reform des Namensrechts leichter. Der Bundestag stimmte für die neuen Regelungen. Bis die in Kraft treten, dauert es aber noch.

Wer seinen Namen etwa bei Heirat oder Adoption ändert, bekommt mehr Entscheidungsfreiheit. Mit den Stimmen der Regierungsfraktionen SPD, Grüne und FDP stimmte der Bundestag für eine Reform des Namensrechts. Auch die Unionsfraktion und die Linken-Gruppe votierten dafür. Die AfD stimmte gegen die Reform.

Mit den neuen Regelungen können Paare einen Doppelnamen als Familiennamen bestimmen, der dann auch für die Kinder als Geburtsname gilt. Bislang musste bei einer Heirat der Name eines Ehepartners als künftiger Familienname gewählt werden oder beide Ehepartner behalten ihren eigenen Familiennamen bei.

Eine Ausnahme gilt, wenn bereits einer oder zwei Doppelnamen vorliegen - dann darf nur einer der beiden Bestandteile in einen neuen Doppelnamen einfließen. Der Doppelname wird in der Regel mit einem Bindestrich getrennt, außer das Paar entscheidet sich gegen eine solche Trennung.

Das reformierte Namensrecht soll Anfang Mai des kommenden Jahres in Kraft treten. Ein Grund für die lange Vorlaufzeit ist die notwendige Umstellung in Behörden und Standesämtern. Wenn die neue Regelungen wirksam werden, sollen auch Ehepaare, die bereits einen Ehenamen tragen, die Möglichkeit bekommen, sich für einen Doppelnamen zu entscheiden.

Wechsel der Nachnamen von Kindern erleichtert

Kinder von Paaren können nach deren Heirat auch in Zukunft den Nachnamen eines Elternteils tragen, aber auch einen Doppelnamen erhalten. Erreichen die Kinder die Volljährigkeit, können sie selbst entscheiden, ob sie statt des erhaltenen Namens des einen Elternteils künftig auch den Namen des anderen führen wollen oder einen Doppelnamen aus beiden elterlichen Namen annehmen. Zudem sollen sie einen Doppelnamen kürzen können.

Auch im Falle einer Scheidung können Kinder durch die Reform künftig zu dem Nachnamen des Elternteils wechseln, bei dem sie leben. Ähnliche Regelungen gelten für Stiefkinder. Im Fall einer Adoption einer oder eines Volljährigen entfällt künftig die Pflicht zur Namensänderung.

Rechte von Minderheiten stärker berücksichtigt

Im reformierten Namensrecht werden auch Traditionen von anerkannten Minderheiten stärker berücksichtigt. Ein Beispiel sind vom Vornamen eines Elternteils abgeleitete Nachnamen, wenn ein Kind der friesischen Volksgruppe angehört - etwa der Nachname "Jansen", wenn der Vorname des Vaters "Jan" lautet.

Auch an das Geschlecht angepasste Formen des Nachnamens werden ermöglicht. Das gilt etwa im Fall der sorbischen Volksgruppe für die Anfügung der Endung "-owa" bei Frauen. "Unsere Leute können jetzt so heißen, wie sie wirklich heißen". Die neuen Regelungen seien notwendig, da das geltende Namensrecht gerade im internationalen Vergleich sehr restriktiv sei und "aufgrund der vielfältigen Lebenswirklichkeit der Gegenwart den Bedürfnissen von Familien nicht mehr gerecht" werde, heißt es in dem neuen Gesetz. 

Bundesjustizminister Marco Buschmann lobte die Reform. Sie mache "das möglich, was sich viele Menschen seit langem wünschen", betonte der FDP-Politiker. Viele Familien, Paare und Kinder hätten auf eine Modernisierung des Namensrechts gewartet. Auch Stefan Seidler vom Südschleswigschen Wählerverband (SSW), der die dänische und friesische Minderheit vertritt, sieht in den neuen Regelungen den richtigen Schritt - gerade mit den neuen Möglichkeiten für Angehörige von Minderheiten. "Unsere Leute können jetzt so heißen, wie sie wirklich heißen", so Seidler.

Die CDU stellte sich zwar prinzipiell hinter die Reform, kritisierte jedoch, dass diese hinter den Erwartungen zurückbleibe. Das Namensrecht werde verkompliziert, was im Widerspruch zum Ziel des Bürokratieabbaus stehe, sagte der CDU-Abgeordnete Carsten Müller.

Neialwaraad und Oidda: Die Rettung bayerischer Ortsnamen

Bericht über das Projekt des Verbandes für Orts- und Flurnamenforschung in Bayern in Kooperation mit der KBLG zur Erfassung der mundartlichen Form der Ortsnamen.

Neialwaraad, Bawaschding und Oidda sind alles Dialektformen bayerischer Ortsnamen. Und sie sind viel mehr als einfach nur skurrile Bezeichnungen, denn sie verraten auch jede Menge über die Kultur- und Siedlungsgeschichte. Darum hat man an der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften ein umfangreiches Projekt gestartet, sammelt möglichst viele Ortsnamen in Mundart, dokumentiert sie und versucht sie so vor dem Vergessen zu bewahren.

Projekt „Erfassung mundartlicher Ortsnamen in Bayern“

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Das Projekt „Erfassung mundartlicher Ortsnamen in Bayern“ hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Tonaufnahmen aller 56.000 Ortsnamen im Freistaat zu machen und diese auf einer im Netz abrufbaren Karte darzustellen.

The Names of the Gods in Ancient Mediterranean Religions

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From Greece to Palmyra, Tyre or Babylon, the names of the gods, like 'Thundering Zeus', 'Three-faced Moon', 'Baal of the Force' or the enigmatic YHWH, reveal their history, family ties, fields of competence and capacity for action. Shared or specific, these names bring to light networks of gods: the Saviour gods, the Ancestral gods, the gods of a city or a family. Names tell stories about the relationship between men and gods, gods and places, places and cultures and so on. They show how gods travel and spread, how they appear and disappear, how they participate in the political, social, intellectual history of each community. Through the study of divine names, the twelve chapters of this book unfold a gallery of portraits that reveal the changing aspects of the divine throughout the ancient Mediterranean.

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• Edited by Corinne Bonnet, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa
• Translated by Ralph Häussler
• Preface by Ian Rutherford, University of Reading

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Cambridge University Press

Online publication date:

February 2024

Print publication year:

2024

Online ISBN:

9781009394796

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https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009394796

The stories behind the world's funniest place names

The origin of every US state's name

This took a lot of research. For almost every state there are multiple stories behind the name, but I've done my best to double and triple-source each of the ones included.

British country names explained

In this video, I explain the origins of the names of England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the rest of the British Isles and 🇮🇪Ireland. And prepare for a shocking revelation about walnuts.

Sephardic Names in the Ottoman Empire

Sephardic Names in the Ottoman Empire as Traces of the History of Judeo-Spanish/Ladino Speaker Dr. Alexander Beider About the Speaker Alexander Beider was born in Moscow in 1963. He studied mathematics and theoretical physics in Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology from which he received a PhD in applied mathematics (1989). Since 1990, he lives with his family in Paris, France. In 2000, he received his second PhD, this time in the domain of Jewish studies, from Sorbonne. Beider uses onomastics and linguistics as tools allowing to unravel the history of the Jewish people. He has written a series of reference books dealing with the etymology of Jewish surnames, all published by Avotaynu Inc. They include: A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire (1993, 2nd revised edition in 2008), Jewish Surnames in Prague (15th-18th centuries) (1994). A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Kingdom of Poland (1996), A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia (2004), A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Maghreb, Gibraltar, and Malta (2017), and A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Italy, France and “Portuguese” Communities (2019). His Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names (2001) is the reference study in the domain of traditional Yiddish first names. Origins of Yiddish Dialects (Oxford University Press, 2015) synthesizes scholarship on the subject for the half century since the publication of Max Weinreich's “History of the Yiddish Language” (1973) and, according to certain critics, represents a comprehensive and convincing revision of its esteemed predecessor, no less than a new standard work in the domain. Beider is also the designer of the linguistic part of the Beider-Morse Phonetic Matching method of computer-based searches for equivalent surnames

Review of "Namenforschung und Namenberatung (Dietlind Kremer und Gabriele Rodríguez zum 60. Geburtstag)

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Karlheinz Hengst & Dietlind Kremer & Dieter Kremer (eds.), Namenforschung und Namenberatung / Dietlind Kremer und Gabriele Rodríguez zum 60. Geburtstag (Onomastica Lipsiensia, Band 14), Leipzig: Leipziger Universitätsverlag, 2021, 659 pp., ISBN 978-3-96023-175-2

by Eugen Schochenmaier

Place-Based Histories: An Interdisciplinary Workshop for Early Career Researchers

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Workshop

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People, Place and Community

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Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research, Charles Street Building

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5 September 2024, 10:00AM - 3:45PM
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Placenames Workshop on placenames and trees

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Ceardlann Logainm 2024

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Cad a dhéanfaidh muid feasta gan adhmad? Ceardlann Logainmneacha
Placenames Workshop on placenames and trees

Tá ceardlann á reáchtáil ag Gaois (Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU) agus an Brainse Logainmneacha (An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán) chun plé a dhéanamh ar na naisc idir na logainmneacha agus na crainn. Beidh an plé dírithe ar stair na gcrann in Éirinn agus an rian a d’fhág siad ar an léarscáil. Beidh an cheardlann á reáchtáil trí Ghaeilge agus trí Bhéarla. Reáchtálfar an cheardlann ar Champas na Naomh Uile. 

Cláraigh anseo ar Eventbrite. 

Beidh Comhdháil Earraigh an Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland (SNSBI) á hóstáil ar Champas na Naomh Uile ar an Aoine agus an Satharn 11 agus 12 Bealtaine. Faigh amach faoi sin anseo agus cláraigh anseo. 

Teagmhálaí: Úna Bhreathnach, una.bhreathnach@dcu.ie

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Gaois (Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU) and the Placenames Branch (The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media) are holding a workshop to discuss the links between placenames and trees. The discussion will focus on the history of trees in Ireland and the trace they have left on the map. The workshop will be held through Irish and through English. The workshop will be held on the All Hallows Campus.

You can register here on Eventbrite. 

The Spring Conference of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland (SNSBI) will be hosted on the All Hallows Campus on Friday and Saturday 11 and 12 May. You can find out about that here and register here. 

Contact: Úna Bhreathnach, una.bhreathnach@dcu.ie

 

Sceideal an lae (dréacht)

9.30-10.15: Cuairt treoraithe ar Gharraithe Náisiúnta na Lus, ag díriú ar chrainn na hÉireann/ Guided walk around the National Botanic Gardens, looking at native Irish trees

11.00-1.00: Seisiún 1 Cathaoirleach: Úna Bhreathnach

- Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich (Príomhoifigeach Logainmneacha/Chief Placename Officer, An Brainse Logainmneacha/The Placenames Branch): ‘Sceach, Muine, Moling agus Suibhne Geilt’

- Aengus Ó Fionnagáin (UL): ‘Rian na gcoilte agus na gcrann in ainmneacha páirce’

- Diarmaid Ó Maoileoin (Gaois, Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU): ‘Lorg na gcrann - Sracfhéachaint ar shráidainmneacha’

- Foireann Gaois: ‘Forbairtí nua ar Meitheal Logainm.ie’

1.00-2.00: lón/lunch

2.00-3.30: Session 2 Chair: Gearóid Ó Cleircín

- Liam Mac Mathúna: ‘Wooded Areas, trees and placenames in the Irish landscape: An introductory survey’

- Kay Muhr: Bile 'landmark tree': place names and  traditions

- Paul Tempan: ‘Eochaill – “yew-wood” or “promontory, look-out point”?’

3.30-4.15: Caife, crann á chur le Niamh Ní Dhúill/ Coffee, tree-planting with Niamh Ní Dhúill, Learning About Ecosystems & Forests (LEAF Ireland) 

4.15-6.00: Session 3

- Jonny Dillon (National Folklore Collection, UCD): ‘Trees in Irish folk tradition’ 

- Gaois researchers: ‘New developments in Logainm.ie’

- Discussion

6.00: Gloine fíona/wine reception

Honoring Navalny: 7 examples of Renaming Streets as Symbols of Courage and Democracy

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic passing, the world has been captivated by his unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights. From the bustling streets of New York City to the diplomatic corridors of Ottawa, activists and politicians alike are mobilizing to immortalize his legacy through a simple yet profound gesture: renaming streets in his honor.

The Netherlands: A Symbol of Solidarity

In the Netherlands, activists are rallying to rename the street housing the Russian Embassy after Navalny. With over 66,000 signatures collected, the proposal to rename the street to "Alexei Navalny’s Street" is gaining traction. Despite potential political backlash, the initiative stands as a symbol of solidarity with Navalny's fight for justice and transparency.

France: Avenue Alexeï Navalny

The avenue Chantemesse in Paris, a street next to the Russian Embassy, will be named after Alexei Navalny, Lʼavenue Alexeï Navalny. Deputies of the 16th district of the French capital voted unanimously for the renaming. An art monument will also be placed at the intersection of two boulevards, in Navalnî's memory.

Germany: Rename Behrenstraße in Berlin to Alexei Navalny Street!

The Demokrati-JA e​.​V. launched the petition, which aims to pay tribute to the Navalny's fight for democracy, and to recognize in his person the immeasurable contribution to this fight of all victims of the Russian regime. They propose renaming the section of Behrenstraße between Glinka and Wilhelm Streets to Alexei Navalny Street. This section is home to the Consulate of the Russian Federation and the residences of Russian diplomats.

Romania: Proposal in Bucharest Council

The Bucharest branch of the USR party said it would propose to the capital's General Council a resolution that would change the name of Tuberozelor Street in District 1, which houses the consular section of the Russian Embassy, to Alexei Navalny Street.  According to the party, this initiative represents an important step in support of democratic values and human rights, reaffirming solidarity with those fighting for freedom and justice worldwide. Citizens who support this project can sign the petition online here.

Malta: A Call for Liberty

In Malta, Foreign Affairs Shadow Minister Fenech Adam has proposed renaming Triq I-Ciefa, adjacent to the Russian Embassy, in honor of Navalny. Parliament's solemn minute of silence pays homage to Navalny's unwavering love for Russia and his steadfast dedication to liberty. This poignant gesture not only condemns authoritarianism but also serves as a reminder of Navalny's enduring legacy.

New York City: A Beacon of Resistance

In the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side lies East 91st Street, home to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation. By renaming this street after Navalny, New Yorkers aim to send a powerful message of solidarity to those fighting against autocracy worldwide. This symbolic act stands as a testament to Navalny's courage and resilience in the face of oppression.

Ottawa, Canada: A Tribute to Bravery

In Ottawa, Ontario, a petition has been initiated to rename a segment of Charlotte Street, where the Russian Embassy is located, as "Navalny Street." This proposal, encompassing only the embassy grounds, serves as a poignant reminder of Navalny's bravery in the pursuit of democracy. By renaming this street segment, Canadians hope to honor Navalny's legacy and stand in solidarity with those advocating for freedom and human rights.

A Global Tribute

These efforts to rename streets in honor of Alexei Navalny transcend geographical boundaries and political affiliations. They represent a global tribute to a man who fearlessly fought against injustice and oppression. Each renamed street serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the enduring power of courage and the universal desire for liberty.

"Union of Onomasts" in Kazakhstan

Dear readers, I stumbled upon an organisation in Kazakhstan: "Union of Onomasts" ( in Kazakh "Ономастар одағы" қоғамдық бірлестігі, in Russian Общественное объединение "Союз ономастов"), which was founded in 2022 by Prof. Gulnara Bekenova from the Eurasian Humanities Institute in Astana.

Their email is soyuz.onomastov@mail.ru

Gulnara Bekenova is a scholar with a keen interest in onomastics. Holding a Ph.D. in Philology and the academic title of Associate Professor, she graduated from the Shakarim State University of Semey in 1989 with a specialization in Kazakh language and literature. Bekenova defended her doctoral dissertation in 2000, focusing on Kazakh language. 

She has been recognized with awards such as the Certificate of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the badge "Pedagogue-Innovator" from the Kazakh Academy of Education, and a Letter of Thanks from the Kyzylorda State University named after Korkyt Ata. Her scholarly work spans 25 publications, including studies on contemporary Kazakh language, lexicology, and onomastics. Bekenova's research interests lie in linguistics, particularly in the study of contemporary Kazakh language and toponymy.

Conference "Terminology, onomastics: society and time" was held in Kyrgyzstan

The principles of restoration of historical names (toponyms and hydronyms) and unification of controversial issues in terminology were discussed on April 19, 2024, at the international conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region, the 55th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Encyclopedia and the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Law on the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

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Important issues such as unification of terms, translation of foreign words, creation of new normative grammar for modern dictionaries were discussed at the event. The most important thing is the issue of turning the state language into the main language of education.

Жер-суу аталыштарынын тарыхый аттарын калыбына келтирүү жана терминологиядагы талаштуу маселелерди бирдейлештирүү принциптери Кара-Кыргыз автономиялуу облусунун түзүлгөндүгүнүн 100 жылдыгына жана Кыргыз энциклопедиясынын 55 жылдыгына арналган эл аралык конференцияда талкууланды. Иш чарада терминдерди бирдейлештирүү, сырттан кирген сөздөрдү которуп активдештирүү, заманбап сөздүктөрдү жаңы ченемдик грамматиканы түзүү сыяктуу маанилүү маселелер козголду. Эң негизгиси, мамлекеттик тилди билим берүүнүн негизги тилине айландыруу маселеси, кесиптик тилди калыптандырууга багытталган билим берүү стандарттарын, окуу-методологиялык комплекстерин өркүндөтүү жөнүндө бир катар пикирлер сунушталды.

Seminar "National Onomastics: Research and Experience" was held in Kazakhstan

There, the issue of changing the names of settlements that are outdated from the point of view of policy and ideology was discussed, and the road map for 2022-2025 was reviewed.

«Ұлттық ономастика: Ізденіс пен тәжірибе» атты республикалық семинар өтті. Онда жер-су және идеологиялық тұрғыдан ескірген елді мекендер атауларын ауыстыру жайы талқыланып, 2022-2025 жылдарға арналған жол картасы қаралды.

В Туркестане проходит республиканский семинар «Национальная ономастика: поиск и практика». С докладом выступил председатель Комитета по архивам, документации и книжному делу Министерства культуры и информации РК Рустам Али. «Каждое название – это исторический документ. Ономастические имена - это культурная ценность, отражающая духовную память нации. Министерством создана республиканская рабочая группа, которая совместно с местными акиматами реализовала ряд мер. Члены рабочей группы совместно с учеными институтов страны всесторонне проработали и актуализировали действующие списки исторических лиц, географических названий и традиционных наименований Центрального государственного архивного учреждения. 

В прошлом году было проведено четыре заседания республиканской ономастической комиссии с присвоением новых наименований. Министерство предпринимает большой проект по изучению коренных исторических названий населенных пунктов. В рамках проекта будет разработана электронная карта топонимов Казахстана в 3D-формате. Есть предложение, что в дальнейшем такие работы будут проводиться и со стороны местных акиматов», - сказал председатель Комитета. 

В работе семинара приняли участие члены республиканской ономастической комиссии - депутат Мажилиса Парламента РК Жанарбек Ашимжан, академик Серик Негимов, государственный и общественный деятель Дархан Мынбай, руководитель управления ономастики Комитета по архиву, документации и книжному делу Елерке Торехан, директор Института языкознания имени А. Байтурсынова Анар Фазылжанова, председатель правления общественного объединения «Союз ономастов» Гульнара Бекенова, руководители соответствующих центральных государственных органов и региональных органов, заместители акимов районов и городов Туркестанской области. С докладом выступил заместитель акима области Бейсенбай Тажибаев, который ознакомил с проводимой работой в регионе. «Сегодняшнее мероприятие имеет большое значение, связывая государственную идеологию с национальной основой. В прошлом году на Национальном курултае в Туркестане был затронут вопрос ономастики, и Президент Касым-Жомарт Токаев отметил, что ономастическая сфера является важным идеологическим инструментом модернизации исторического сознания. 

В 2021 году было принято историческое решение - в области был создан 17-й район с присвоением ему названия «Сауранский». В области частных школ. Предлагаю обсудить на заседании комиссии вопрос присвоения предпринимателями наименований школам, которые они построили, по своему усмотрению. Есть также предложение вносить список дополнительные поправки один раз в год, учитывая увеличение количества безымянных улиц из-за высокой концентрации населения. Затем, на основании запросов местного населения, есть просьбы включить имена героев Великой Отечественной войны и жертв политических репрессий в список «исторических личностей» в ходе его актуализации», - сказал Б. Тажибаев. Вопросы списков «Исторические лица», «Топонимы» и «Традиционные наименования», методические рекомендации, а также широко используемые среди населения навигационные карты (Yandeх, 2gis) будут рассмотрены совместно со всеми регионами. 

Также на семинаре были приняты во внимание меры, направленные на проведение исследовательской и разъяснительной работы среди населения по историческим названиям населенных пунктов и их составных частей. Отметим, что совещание, организованное акиматом Туркестанской области и Министерством культуры и информации РК с целью обсуждения актуальных вопросов в области ономастики и выработки предложений по совершенствованию деятельности регионов в этой сфере, продлится до вечера. А на второй день участникам покажут достопримечательности и сакральные места. Пресс-служба акима Туркестанской области

Источник: ГУ "Аппарат акима Туркестанской области"

Түркістанда ономастика саласына қатысты бірқатар мәселе қаралды

Түркістан облысында «Ұлттық ономастика: ізденіс пен тәжірибе» - атты республикалық семинар басталды. Ауқымды жиынның алғашқы күнінде ономастика саласына қатысты бірқатар мәселе қаралды. Бұған дейін Атырауда өткен ұлттық құрылтайда мемлекет басшысы ономастика саласы тарихи сана-сезімді жаңғыртудың маңызды идеологиялық құралы екенін атап өткен. Шарада Президент пәрменің жүзеге асыру тетіктері жан-жақты талқыланды.

Национальная ономастика: поиск и практика

В Туркестанской области стартовал республиканский семинар «Национальная ономастика: поиск и практика». В первый день масштабного мероприятия были рассмотрены ряд вопросов, касающихся ономастики. Ранее на национальном курултае в Атырау глава государства отметил, что сфера ономастики является важным идеологическим инструментом модернизации исторического сознания. На мероприятии Президент подробно обсудил механизмы реализации задач, связанных с этим. Также в рамках семинара были отмечены 5 регионов страны, которые хорошо поработали в области ономастики. В числе которых и управление по развитию языков Алматинской области.

Lecture "Evidence for Native Irish, Anglo-Norman and New English Surnames in the Names of Wicklow Townlands"

 

‘Evidence for Native Irish, Anglo-Norman and New English Surnames in the Names of Wicklow Townlands'

Dr Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich will be giving a lecture in Baltinglass on this topic next Tuesday, 23rd April. 

Ná cailligí é!

https://westwicklowhistoricalsociety.ie/news-and-events/

To Translate or not to Translate: The Case of Arabic and Foreign Shop Names

"To Translate or not to Translate: The Case of Arabic and Foreign Shop Names" by Reima Al-Jarf (King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) The translatability of shop names constitutes a problem for translation students. To find out the status of shop name translation in Saudi Arabia, a corpus of 500 shop names (clothing, accessories, beauty products, restaurants, cafes… etc.) was collected and analyzed to find out which shop names are translated, which are not, and which should be translated. Results showed that 24% of the shops have pure Arabic names, 25% have international brand names such as Starbucks, Burger King, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Monsoon, Zara, Sony which are not translated, i.e., used as they are. 39% have English names created by the shop owners such as أو ﺑ ﺮﯾ ﺸﻦ ﻓ ﻼﻓ ﻞ , ﺑﺮ اﻧﺪ ﺳﻨﺘﺮ , ﺑﯿﺒ ﻲ ﺷ ﻮ ب which were not translated. Some foreign shop names were transliterated using Arabic letters although such names have Arabic equivalents as in دﻛ ﺘ ﻮرﻧﯿ ﻮﺗ ﺮﯾ ﺸﻦ , ﻧﺎﺗ ﺸ ﺮ ا ل ﺗﺎﺗ ﺶ , ﻧﺴﻜﺎﻓﯿﮫ دوﻟ ﺲ ﻗ ﻮﺳﺘ ﻮ , أد ﻓﻨﺘ ﻮرا , ﺟﺎ رﻟﯿ ﺸﻮز ﻻو ﻧ ﺞ , أﻣ ﯿ ﺮﯾ ﻜﺎ ن إﯾ ﺠﻞ أ وﺗﻔﺘ ﺮز , ﻛﯿ ﺴﺮ ي ﻛﺎﻓﯿ ﮫ , إﺳ ﺒ ﺮﯾ ﺖ , أﻛﺴﺴﻮرﯾ ﺰ , ﺑﺎﯾ ﻠﯿ ﺲ , ﺑﺎر ﺑ ﻜﯿ ﻮﺗ ﻮﻧﺎﯾ ﺖ . Names in this category should be translated as they were difficult for the subjects to decode. However, subjects could decode ﻣﺎ ﻛﺪوﻧﺎﻟ ﺪ ر، ﺑﯿ ﺮﻏﺮ ﻛﯿﻨ ﺞ، ھﺎ ردﯾ ﺰ، ﻛﻮﺳﺘﺎ، ﺳﺎ رﺑ ﻜ ﺲ . . Shop workers believe that use of foreign names without translation is more prestigious, attracts shoppers' attention more than Arabic names, and more customers can be reached. They also gave globalization factors that affect the preference for foreign words to Arabic equivalents and poor knowledge of Arabic equivalents, especially for new coinages. Guidelines for translating foreign and native shop names will be given based on the views of a sample of translation students and instructors. Biography: Prof. Reima Al-Jarf is professor of English and translation studies. She has 700 publications and conference presentations in 70 countries. She reviews Ph.D. theses, promotion works, conference and grant proposals, and articles for numerous peer-reviewed international journals including Web of Science and Scopus journals. She presented at ANS and CNS twice.

The Concept of “UL” (son, child) in Kazakh Anthroponomy

"The Concept of “UL” (son, child) in Kazakh Anthroponomy" by Zhazira Agabekova (Nazarabayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan) In the Kazakh language, there are many names with the root "ul" (meaning “son”, “child”), such as Ulbosyn (let it be a son), Ulzhalgas (next will be a son), Ultusyn (wishing to give birth to a son). These names are given if a family had only daughters, and with the intention that after several girls born in a family, the next child will be a boy (names that indicated the family's expectation of having boys). This is because historically, the boy was treated as the main breadwinner of the family and the protector of the people, the continuation of the generation, and the birth of a son in the family was important. This shows that the concept of patriarchy still prevails in Kazakh culture. Beyond that lies gender inequality. Although the number of names in the "ul" (son) context has decreased somewhat, the process has not stopped. This article hypothesizes that the use of names in the context of "ul" indicates that the role of men in the Kazakh society is higher than that of women. In order to prove it, linguistic lexemes and proverbs in the culture of the people are considered as the main linguistic facts. The number of these names changes in the different regions of Kazakhstan. These differences (frequency) are based not only on the population density, but also depends on the fact of observing Kazakhs traditions. The findings of this research will help better understand the concept of “ul”, and the analysis shows the importance of studying Kazakh names with root “ul”, which refers to existing gender inequality and gender norms in Kazakh society. Biography: Zhazira Agabekova is Assistant Professor of Nazarbayev University, Candidate of Philological Sciences. Her scientific area is Turkic Studies, Linguistics, Onomastics, Gender studies. Currently, Zhazira is focused on gender issues in onomastics. She is a member of the Onomastic Commission under the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Ludic Representation of Toponyms in Riddles

"Ludic Representation of Toponyms in Riddles" by Olga Chesnokova (RUDN University, Moscow, Russia) Each culture possesses riddles about toponyms. The hypothesis of this study is that riddles about cities and their names create a ludic image of toponyms, and each riddle text acts as a topographical image and a sign of collective memory, actively developing nowadays on the internet. The investigation of Spanish, Argentinian and Russian riddles about cities proves that they form a system of internal architectonics and create a ludic image in the range from the direct question “What city”: What city is located on 101 islands? (Saint-Petersburg), to diverse metaphors and personifications: En el mapa de Argentina ¿cuál es la provincia que nunca camina?’ (Salta), and complex sound symbols riddles with a fictional plot: El rey Alí /Fue con su can/A tomar té/¿a qué ciudad? (Alicante). Riddles about cities typically praise the cities; no critical or derogatory features of the ludic descriptions were found. The city image in riddles is always positive and combines real topographical features, elements of touristic discourse, cultural associations; all together creating a system of topographic images on the principles of direct questions, polysemy, homonymy, folk etymology, sound symbolism, and allusions to well-known proverbs. Descriptive riddles are typical for all studied cultures; however, a greater diversity was found for the Spanish and Argentinian cultures. Riddles based on sound symbolism are also more characteristic of the Hispanic tradition, which is obviously due to the letter-sound structure of the Spanish place names. Biography: Olga Chesnokova (Doctor in Romance Philology) is Full-time Spanish Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages at RUDN University and author of more than 200 publications on Hispanic Onomastics, Literary Text translation, and particularities of Spanish in Latin America.

American and Russian Nicknames of Persons

"American and Russian Nicknames of Persons, Motivated by a Combination of Linguistic and Extralinguistic Factors" by Anna Tsepkova (Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Russia) Nicknames of persons coined by means of mixing linguistic and extralinguistic motives form a unique group of unconventional anthroponyms performing identifying and characterizing functions by means of combining a person’s official name with lexemes referring to qualities, attributes, situations associated with nickname-bearers. These nicknames are formed by means of: a) substituting a name by an appellative sounding similar (false etymology): Madison from Maddie + “always mad at something” (US); Парадокс / Paradox from Paradovsky + an irregular person (Rus); b) substituting a last name by an appellative reviving its etymology: Blood from Trueblood + “a cool head under stressful situations” (US); Goose from Goosev + appearance (Rus); c) blending a name with an appellative: Encyclo'pete'ia from Pete + “no matter what you talked about he thought he was an expert on it...” (US); Olgushonok from Olga + lyagushka [frog]: cold limbs (Rus); d) inevitable associations with a famous name / person: Marco Polo from Mark + “always looking for an adventure” (US); e) meaningful abbreviations of first, middle/patronymic, last names: M&M: “because I love M&Ms and m is the first letter in my first and last name” (US); ОМ from initials of the teacher of physics / reference to Ohm (Rus). If small in number (46 nicknames / 5.5% in the American sample; 54 / 1.5% in the Russian sample), this group is the most diverse in terms of coinage patterns, demonstrating the phenomenon of linguistic creativity, aimed at catching and carrying multifaceted audio-visual and emotional experiences of human interaction. Biography: Anna Tsepkova is an Associate Professor in the English Language Department at Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (Siberian region of Russia) and has a PhD in Philology. She is a Fulbright Alumna, a member of ICOS and the ANS. She is currently working on “A Cross-Cultural Dictionary of American and Russian Nicknames”

I Jornadas de Onomástica y Toponimia de Albacete

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Los nombres de los parajes, ciudades, pueblos, ríos, etc. no son sólo nombres, sino también signos de identificación e identidad. Cada uno tiene un origen, una etimología, una motivación, un significado. En ellos encontramos el rastro de otros pueblos, hoy desaparecidos, de los usos que dieron a esos lugares, de la manera de ver el mundo y de vivir, de la vegetación o plantas que crecían, del vínculo afectivo entre sociedades humanas y la naturaleza, etc. Tienen un valor cultural, tanto como parte de nuestro léxico como por la información añadida que nos pueden aportar. Así cada nombre tiene un significado, aunque a menudo lo desconocemos, ya que, en muchos casos, su origen se remonta a lenguas ancestrales, actualmente en desuso o desaparecidas. La toponimia se encarga de descifrarnos todos estos secretos. Y además la toponimia es patrimonio inmaterial de la humanidad desde 2015 que hemos de preservar y cuidar.

           Por ello hemos de recoger los nombres de lugar o topónimos de viva voz de nuestros padres y madres, situarlos en un mapa y estudiarlos diacrónicamente a través de la documentación de nuestros archivos: un trabajo arduo pero reconfortante por los descubrimientos de todo tipo que haremos.

Inscripción gratuita (del 2 al 12 de abril del 2024). Para la asistencia presencial (aforo máximo 30 personas) será necesaria la remisión de un correo a la dirección programasculturales@iealbacetenses.com con los datos personales (nombre, apellidos, teléfono y correo electrónico).