A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TOPONYMS, ANTHROPONYMS, AND OTHER ONOMASTIC UNITS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH

Begmatov Azizbek Tursunbayevich

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Begmatov Azizbek Tursunbayevich Author

Abstract

This study investigates the linguistic and cultural characteristics of onomastic units in Uzbek and English, focusing on three major categories: toponyms, anthroponyms, and other naming forms such as ethnonyms and hydronyms. Using a descriptive-comparative method, the paper explores the etymology, morphological structure, and semantic features of selected names in both languages. The findings reveal that while both onomastic systems serve to preserve historical and cultural identity, Uzbek naming practices are more semantically transparent and metaphorically rich, whereas English onomastics is characterized by deep historical layering and institutional continuity. The study contributes to the field of comparative onomastics and sociolinguistics by providing insight into how language, culture, and history intersect through the practice of naming.

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