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Author : Molefi Kete Asante
Release : 1991
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Synopsis The Book of African Names by : Molefi Kete Asante
Download or read book The Book of African Names written by Molefi Kete Asante. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A historical rationale and the proper translations and usage of African names from the four comers of the continent
Author : Julia Stewart
Release : 1993
Genre : Family & Relationships
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Book Rating : 867/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis African Names by : Julia Stewart
Download or read book African Names written by Julia Stewart. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Names From The African Continent for Children and Adults From Aba to Zuri AFRICAN NAMES offers more than a thousand names from all corners of the African continent - as well as more than 175 surnames - for adults of African descent to use in naming their children or to substitute for their own Westernized names. Names are listed alphabetically and include country of origin, English translation also included is information on cultures and rulers of this diverse country.
Author : Ogonna Chuks-orji
Release : 1972
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Synopsis Names from Africa by : Ogonna Chuks-orji
Download or read book Names from Africa written by Ogonna Chuks-orji. This book was released on 1972. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The giving of names is of great importance in Africa. People are named after events, happenings, great things, the days of the week, or the order in which they were born. For example, if a couple had long wanted a son, in Nigeria they may call him "Ayinde" (Yoruba), meaning the one we prayed for. In Ghana, if a boy is born on Saturday he is called "Kwame" (Akan). In Tanzania, the second born of twins will be called "Doto" (Zaramo). People have asked me whether names like James, Gary, or Francis could be translated into African form. There is no direct translation from English names to African, but if we go back to the original meaning of an English name, we can often find an African equivalent. For example, the English Theodore and the Ibo "Okechuku" both mean "God's gift."--From preface.
Author : O̲suntoki (Chief.)
Release : 1991
Genre : Family & Relationships
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 249/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Book of African Names by : O̲suntoki (Chief.)
Download or read book The Book of African Names written by O̲suntoki (Chief.). This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Askhari Johnson Hodari
Release : 2010-01-01
Genre : Family & Relationships
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Book Rating : 735/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The African Book of Names by : Askhari Johnson Hodari
Download or read book The African Book of Names written by Askhari Johnson Hodari. This book was released on 2010-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an author who adopted an African name as an adult comes the most inclusive book of African names. Obama, Iman, Kanye, Laila—authentic African names are appearing more often in nurseries, classrooms, and boardrooms. The African Book of Names offers readers more than 5,000 common and uncommon names organized by theme from 37 countries and at least 70 different ethnolinguistic groups. Destined to become a classic keepsake, The African Book of Names shares in-depth insight about the spiritual, social, and political importance of names from Angola to Zimbabwe. As the most far-reaching book on the subject, this timely and informative resource guide vibrates with the culture of Africa and encourages Blacks across the globe to affirm their African origins by selecting African names. In addition to thousands of names from north, south, east, central and west Africa, the book shares: A checklist of dos and don'ts to consider when choosing a name—from sound and rhythm to origin and meaning A guide to conducting your own African-centered naming ceremony A 200-year naming calendar
