Seeing the World through the Onomastic Lens

Xitsonga Anthroponyms and Toponyms

edited by Mkhacani Thomas Chauke, Munyaradzi Mawere

Originating from discussions at the 2018 Names Society of Southern Africa (NSSA) Conference, the scholarly work Seeing the World through the Onomastic Lens: Xitsonga Anthroponyms and Toponyms meticulously explores the onomastics of the understudied Xitsonga language. The book compiles chapters that significantly advance the understanding of personal names (anthroponyms), place names (toponyms), and ethnonyms within the community. It incisively examines the diverse facets of Vatsonga naming practices, illuminating the cultural and social forces shaping personal naming trends. Moreover, the volume investigates the craft of character naming in modern literature, demonstrating how authors employ Xitsonga names to enrich characterization and narrative progression. This linguistically reflective and explorative book serves as a key resource for students and practitioners in linguistic studies, African studies, social anthropology, policy studies, history, and onomastics.

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About the editors

Mkhacani Thomas Chauke

Dr. Mkhacani Thomas Chauke, Associate Professor at the University of Venda, is an expert in Xitsonga onomastics and sociolinguistics. His research also includes African literature and linguistics.

Munyaradzi Mawere

Munyaradzi Mawere is a Full Professor of African Studies and Research Chair at Great Zimbabwe University’s Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture, and Heritage Studies. He also holds the esteemed position of Professor Extraordinarius of Interdisciplinary Research at the University of South Africa.