Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Biblical Onomasticon Speaks : An Anthroponymic and Toponymic Survey of Biblical and Epigraphic Onomasticon with Archaeological Support

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Rahkonen, Pauli (2024-03-01)


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Personal names of the Old Testament have been more widely treated scientifically already approximately 100 years (since Martin Noth 1928). Usually scholars have been concentrated on internal structures of names, such as theophoric elements, and on semantic questions. Especially, since the last part of 1980’s several studies on personal names of the Old Testament have seen daylight. The present dissertation consists of four peer reviewed articles, which have been published in publications of theological or oriental research. In addition, the dissertation consists of a so called kappa-section containing goals of the study, methods, earlier research and summary.
The present dissertation treats its subject largely. Compared with several other explorations the aspect is different, too. The essential method concentrates on the comparison between extra biblical epigraphic onomasticon and biblical data of names. One of the goals has been to clarify to which era the personal names of the selected biblical books belong. The selected books are the Pentateuch, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel and Ezra–Nehamiah. One of the articles treats toponyms of the Southern Levant which can be dated to the second millennium BC. The goal has been to find out areal concentrations of different toponymic types. This, in turn, illustrates linguistic distributions in the ancient Southern Levant. These toponyms have also been compared with names outside of the studied region. Through the comparison the direction and dating of possible migrations has been possible to define. The article in question combines archaeology and onomastics.
Finally, we can briefly state that the fashion of given names has varied sometimes slowly and gradually, but sometimes even suddenly. The anthroponyms of the patriarchal narratives in Genesis resemble closely epigraphic Canaano-Amorite personal names from the Middle Bronze Age (ca 1950–1550 BC), which are found for example in the Mari archives or Egyptian execration texts. The onomasticon of the rest of the Pentateuch (Moses narratives), Joshua and Judges correspond mainly the epigraphic names originating from the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age I (ca 1550–1000 BC). In these books yahwistic names are extremely rare and begin to appear only in 1 and especially 2 Samuel. The Israelite epigraphic onomasticon of the Iron Age II (ca 1000–586 BC) resembles rather closely those of 1–2 Kings and Jeremiah. The high popularity of yahwistic names is a typical phenomenon during this period. Names of Ezra–Nehemiah represent mostly earlier (Late Iron Age II) types of anthroponyms, but a new fashion begins to appear, too. Ancient heroic biblical names, such as found in the patriarchal narratives, begin to emerge. They became dominant during the Hellenistic Period.
 
Gamla testamentets personnamn har behandlats mer omfattande i vetenskaplig mening sedan cirka 100 år tillbaka (Martin Noths publikationer). Å andra sidan har fokus legat på namnens interna strukturer, som teofora elementen och å andra sidan på namnens semantiska frågor. Särskilt sedan slutet av 1980-talet har flera studier publicerats angående nomenklaturen i Gamla testamentet. Den aktuella avhandlingen består av fyra ”peer-reviewed” artiklar publicerade i publikationer i teologiska eller Mellanösternstudier. Dessutom innehåller den en omfattande kappa-avdelning, som introducerar t.ex. forskningsmål, metoder, tidigare forskning och en sammanfattning.
Denna avhandling behandlar ämnet ganska omfattande. Synvinkeln är också annorlunda än de flesta i tidigare studier. Den centrala metoden kristalliseras i utombiblisk och biblisk nomenklatur för statistisk jämförelse. Målet har varit att ta reda på sambandet mellan bibliska namn i jämförelse till arkeologiskt daterade epigrafiska namn. Jämförelsen har använts för att ta reda på vilken epok personnamnen på de utvalda Gamla testamentets böcker ingår. De utvalda böckerna är 1–5 Moseböcker, Josuas bok, Domarboken, Ruts bok, 1–2 Samuelsböcker och Esras och Nehemias böcker. En till av artiklarna rör toponymer i Södra Levanten som kan dateras till 2: a årtusendet f.Kr. Det här syftet med artikeln har varit att hitta regionala koncentrationer av olika namntyper. Detta ger i sin tur en bild om Södra Levantens språkliga utbredningar. Namnen har även jämförts med namn utanför regionen. Denna jämförelses mål har varit att ta reda på riktningen och tidpunkten för eventuella migrationer. Artikeln kombinerar arkeologi och namnvetenskap.
Som ett resultat kan man kort konstatera att modet för namn har ofta förändrats långsamt och gradvis, men ibland snabbt också. Namnen på de patriarkala berättelserna i Första Moseboken liknar den mellersta bronsålderns (ca 1950–1550 f.Kr.) epigrafiska kanaanitiska-amoritiska namn, som finns t.ex. bland namnen på Mari-arkivet eller egyptiska utsöndringstexter. 2–5 av Moseböckernas, Josuas bok och Domarbokens nomenklatur motsvarar för det mesta nomenklaturen för senare bronsåldern och järnåldern I (ca.1550–1000 f.Kr). Det är typiskt för dessa böcker att de s.k. Jahwistiska namnen är mycket sällsynta och blir mer allmänt i 2 Samuelsboken. Vid Järnålder II (ca 1000–586 f.Kr.) den epigrafiska israelitiska nomenklaturen liknar i stort sett till exempel namn i 1–2 Kungaböcker eller Jeremia. Jahwistiska namns popularitet är typisk. Namnen på Esra–Nehemias böcker är påhittade mestadels från namntyper tidigare än den persiska perioden, men ett nytt mode för namn börjar redan dyka upp. Forntida bibliska hjältenamn börjar dyka upp, liksom många namn av patriarkala narrativer, som blev utbredd under den hellenistiska perioden och därefter.

III Congrés Toponomasticon Hispaniae i XIV Congrés Internacional sobre Onomàstica

 


La Facultat de Filologia, Traducció i Comunicació i el monestir de Sant Miquel dels Reis acolliran del  9 al 12 d'abril el  III Congrés Toponomasticon Hispaniae i XIV Congrés Internacional sobre Onomàsticaestà. Aquests esdeveniments estan alineats temàticament amb l'Estratègia Europea de Recerca i innovació 2020-2024, perquè la toponímia és considerada un bé immaterial de la Humanitat. En aquest sentit, el seu estudi està directament connectat amb la protecció dels valors dels ciutadans, ja que amb un topònim podem viatjar, com si ho férem dins d'una càpsula del temps, a les vivències i les relacions dels nostres avantpassats. Per això, abans que desaparegua aquest indicador de la història de la humanitat, és prioritari un estudi a Europa.


La inscripció per a assistir al congrés s'acabarà el 25 de març. En el Congrés col·labora el CEFIRE de Plurilingüisme de la GV, que donarà crèdits als assistents docents. 


Schedule:

9 april 2024 at 15:30 to 20:00. Tuesday.

From 10 april 2024 to 12 april 2024. Wednesday, thursday and friday at 08:30 to 20:00.


Organized by Facultat de Filologia, Traducció i Comunicació.


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ОНОМАСТИЧНІ ЗУСТРІЧІ «Дослідження ономастики польсько-українського пограниччя»

 ІІ Міжнародна наукова конференція (6.05.2024) 

6. 5. 2024 on-line conference "Onomastic Research of the Polish-Ukrainian Borderland" / Badania onomastyki pogranicza polsko-ukraińskiego / Дослідження ономастики польсько-українського пограниччя

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

Today marked a significant milestone in the exploration of cultural heritage as scholars and enthusiasts convened for an enlightening online onomastic event. Hosted on the digital platform, the event titled "The Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries" offered a deep dive into the study of family names within the Visegrad region, comprising Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Let's take a journey through the key highlights of this enriching gathering.

Opening Words:

The event commenced with a warm welcome from Judit Bóna, Vice-Dean of ELTE, Hungary, setting the stage for an engaging discourse on the intricate tapestry of family names.


Section 1: Unveiling Foundations

Mariann Slíz from ELTE, Hungary, initiated the proceedings with an insightful introduction to "The Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries," laying the groundwork for the subsequent discussions. János N. Fodor and Kitti Hauber, also from ELTE, presented a typological comparison of surname stocks across the V4 countries, offering valuable insights into naming conventions and cultural exchanges. Pavel Štěpán from ÚJČ, Czechia, delved into the delimitation of motivation categories of Czech surnames, shedding light on the underlying factors shaping naming practices. The exploration continued with Małgorzata Rutkiewicz-Hanczewska and Karolina Galewska from UAM, Poland, unveiling the frequency and structural semantics of Polish surnames, providing a comprehensive overview of their cultural significance.

Section 2: Navigating Cultural Significance

The second segment of the event offered a deeper dive into the meanings and linguistic origins of common surnames in Slovakia, led by Ján Bauko and Orsolya Hegedűs from UKF. Tamás Farkas from ELTE, Hungary, explored the fascinating intersection of surnames and ethnonyms, drawing lessons from surname stocks to illuminate broader cultural narratives. Veronika Štěpánová from ÚJČ, Czechia, navigated the usability of the Dictionary in language consulting, highlighting its relevance in contemporary scholarship. Annamária Szabó T., also from ELTE, Hungary, provided invaluable insights into incorporating the Dictionary into educational contexts, offering practical guidance for educators and students alike.

Closing Thoughts:
As the event drew to a close, participants left with a renewed appreciation for the richness of cultural heritage encapsulated within family names. The journey through the Visegrad countries' naming traditions unveiled a mosaic of historical, linguistic, and sociocultural nuances, underscoring the importance of preserving and understanding our collective heritage.

As we reflect on the insights shared and connections forged during this remarkable event, we look forward to continued exploration and discovery in the realm of onomastics.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Two Honorary Research Fellows appointed in the Institute for Name-Studies

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Delighted to announce the appointment of two Honorary Research Fellows in the Institute for Name-Studies, joining @UoNEnglish research community.

Camilla Balshaw (@CamillaBalshaw) is a writer and journalist working on the intersection of names and identities in modern Britain. You can find out more about Camilla's published and ongoing work on her website: camillabalshaw.uk 

Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode specialises in literary onomastics, especially in an African cultural context. Ayokunmi has been an Hon. Research Fellow with the INS since 2021, and we're very pleased to have his appointment renewed. View Ayokumi's research at: researchgate.net/profile/Ayokun

SNSBI 30th Spring Conference 2024

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The 2024 SNSBI Spring conference will take place from May 10 to 13 at the All Hallows Campus of Dublin City University (DCU) at Drumcondra. Accommodation will be provided by DCU on the Glasnevin Campus. Both are in the northern suburbs of Dublin, easily accessible from the airport.

Call for papers: contributions are welcome on a range of topics, both place- and personal names. If you are interested in giving a paper please email a title and abstract to confsec@snsbi.org.uk by January 25th.

For more information, and booking details, please see the first circular.

Draft programme

  • Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich – opening lecture.
  • Liam Ó hAisibéil ‘Eighteenth century 'translations’ of Irish surnames’
  • Justin Ó Gliasáin ‘Placenames of Inishowen’
  • Paul Tempan ‘Place-names on Robert Lythe’s Map of Carrickfergus Bay (Belfast Lough), 1567’
  • Liam Mac Mathúna ‘A corpus of Irish-language place-names from the Dublin area (c.1728)’
  • Aindí Mac Giolla Chomhghaill ‘minor placenames in the Dublin mountains’
  • Peder Gammeltoft ‘Quantitative extra-linguistic methods in place-name research – worth the bother?
  • Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill ‘Sliabh na mBan (‘the mountain of the women’)
  • Thomas Owen Clancy ‘Gaelic and the Ordnance Survey’
  • Zenobie Garrett & Catherine Porter ‘OS200 Database Demo’
  • Abigail Lloyd ‘Learning from Celtic predecessors or creation from scratch: What then is a dūn?’
  • Eleanor Rye ‘Old English and Old Scandinavian in contact: dialect-contact and place-names
  • Keith Briggs ‘Suffolk place-name project’
  • Carole Hough ‘The Old English contribution to Scottish toponymy’
  • Chris Lewis ‘Helensburgh house-names of the later Victorian period’

Third Circular Letter of ICOS 2024

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It includes important information about the Congress, such as registration instructions, link to the programme, and the availability of the lectures for the online participants.

Most importantly, registration to the Congress is now open. You may register yourself here: https://confedent.eventsair.com/icos2024/registration/Site/Register. Please note that the early bird fee is available until 18 May, and the final date of registration is 31 July.

Best wishes,

ICOS 2024 Organizing Committee

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Middle-earth in Prague: Residents Push for 'Lord of the Rings' Street Names

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In the heart of North Prague's historic center lies an enchanting island nestled within the Vltava River – Rohan Island. This picturesque locale is set to undergo a transformation into a vibrant residential district, slated for completion in the coming decade.

However, the city's administration has stirred a debate by announcing plans to christen the new streets with names of renowned philosophers like Kant and Derrida. Yet, amidst this proposal, Czech residents have launched a spirited online petition advocating for a different tribute – one inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

For those unfamiliar with Tolkien's epic tale, the connection might seem puzzling. Rohan Island, it turns out, shares its name not with the fictional realm of Middle-earth, but with a local poet, Josef Rohan.

Undeterred by this detail, the petitioners have garnered over 10,000 signatures, championing the celebration of the valiant heroes who once graced the pages of Tolkien's fantasy saga.

Moreover, the absence of female representation among the proposed street names has prompted criticism. In response, the petitioners advocate for honoring Eowyn, the fearless shieldmaiden, to rectify this oversight.

Notably, the campaign has found support from former Prague Mayor Zdenek Hřib of the Pirate Party, adding weight to the cause.

This fervor for fantasy is not new to Czech culture. In a notable census event in 2021, over 21,000 Czechs proudly declared themselves as Jedi, echoing their love for the mystical worlds of Star Wars.

As the debate rages on, the fate of Rohan Island's streets hangs in the balance, caught between the allure of philosophy and the enchantment of Middle-earth.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Richesse onomastique de la vallée de la Loire

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LA VARIATION ONOMASTIQUE

Richesse onomastique de la vallée de la Loire

 par Michel Tamine

Collection : Nomino ergo sum

Cet ouvrage analyse différents aspects de la variation des noms propres, soumis à des changements permanents, tout comme les mots du lexique général.
Les noms de lieux changent car ils reflètent les grandes ruptures historiques (changement de régime, révolution, colonisation et décolonisation, etc.). Mais cela peut aussi concerner l’explication donnée aux noms propres à différentes époques en fonction des outils d’analyse dont on dispose. Les noms de famille sont aussi soumis à variations, en raison d’évènements institutionnels ou selon les circonstances et l’entourage, d’où la création de surnoms, de sobriquets, etc. Autrement dit, les noms propres sont vivants, donc précieux ; c’est pourquoi on peut parler de « richesse onomastique » d’une région, en l’occurrence la vallée de la Loire, qui associe à l’image mythique d’une « belle langue » un patrimoine onomastique de grande valeur.

  • Date de publication : 29 février 2024
  • Broché - format : 15,5 x 24 cm • 370 pages
  • Langue : français
  • ISBN : 978-2-336-43625-8
  • EAN13 : 9782336436258
  • EAN PDF : 9782336436265
  • (Imprimé en France)


Thursday, March 7, 2024

Théories et méthodes pour l’analyse des noms propres dans les textes littéraires : synthèse


The lecture series Onomastics Online continued on 6 March 2024 with a presentation given by Professor Louis Hébert (Université du Québec à Rimouski) with the title "Théories et méthodes pour l’analyse des noms propres dans les textes littéraires : synthèse".

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Survey "The influence of religion & people names between Spain and UK"

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Happy 90th Birthday to Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Hengst!

Namenkundliches Zentrum der Uni Leipzig
At a festive reception in Chemnitz, Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Hengst, the first professor of onomastics at Leipzig University (1993- 1999) and founding member of the German Society for Onomastic Research, was honored on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Karlheinz Hengst has been there from the very beginning, 70 years ago, when the Onomastic Working Group was founded in Leipzig, and he has remained connected to Leipzig University ever since. Recently, he passed the baton in Jena to an initiative that will focus on Thuringian place names. He continues to be active as a consultant, especially for Slavic names, at the Naming Advisory Center.

Following the laudation by Dietlind Kremer, who also conveyed the congratulations from the University of Leipzig, the attendees were delighted by the news that in April, a collected volume containing the latest writings of the jubilarian on the topic of 'Germans and Slavs in the Middle Ages: Dominance and Integration,' edited by Andrea and Silvio Brendler, will be published by Baar-Verlag Hamburg. Onomasticians and historians alike can look forward to this new publication. The good news was celebrated with the sound of violins.

For this, we extend our heartfelt thanks and: WE CONGRATULATE HEARTILY on this special birthday !!!

XXII Международная научная конференция «Ономастика Поволжья»

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Глубокоуважаемые коллеги! Оргкомитет напоминает вам о том, что в субботу 2 марта завершится регистрация заявок участников XХII Международной научной конференции «Ономастика Поволжья». Конференция пройдёт 26-29 сентября 2024 года в Саратове на базе ФГБОУ ВО «Саратовский государственный медицинский университет имени В. И. Разумовского».

Планируется обсуждение широкого круга вопросовсвязанных с различными аспектами изучения имени собственного:

  • теория и методология современных ономастических исследований;

  • ономастическое пространство и ономастическое поле;

  • общая топонимика;

  • поволжская топонимика, микротопонимика и урбанонимика;

  • антропонимика и этнонимика;

  • зоонимика;

  • теонимы и мифонимы в поволжских этнокультурах;

  • диалектная и социолектная ономастика;

  • онимы в городской коммуникации;

  • онимическая периферия и апеллятивно-онимическое пограничье;

  • имя собственное в межъязыковом контексте, проблемы переводоведения;

  • литературная и фольклорная ономастика;

  • имя собственное в детской речи;

  • языковая игра в ономастическом пространстве;

  • ономастика и ономастическое краеведение в школе и вузе;

  • ономастическое пространство Саратовского края.

К началу работы конференции планируется издать сборник материалов, который будет размещён в наукометрической базе Российского индекса научного цитирования (РИНЦ).

  • Условия участия и публикации материалов, а также сроки их предоставления и требования к оформлению будут сообщены в информационном письме № 2, которое будет направлено участникам в марте-апреле 2024 года.
  • Заявки на участие в конференции просим выслать до 2 марта 2024 г. по электронному адресу danilina_ni@mail.ru

Если через 3 дня после отправки материалов Вы не получите ответного письма, повторите, пожалуйста, заявку или позвоните.

  • При возникновении вопросов о конференции можно обращаться по указанному выше адресу председателя саратовского оргкомитета Наталии Ивановны Данилиной или по адресу suprun@vspu.ru: доктор филологических наук, проф. Василий Иванович Супрун.

  • Телефоны для справок: +7-908-552-55-38 Данилина Наталия Ивановна; +7-905-338-43-45 Супрун Василий Иванович.

Предполагается культурная программаЭкскурсия по городу. Посещение музеев Саратова. Выезд в Губарёвку, где находилась усадьба Алексея Александровича Шахматова.

Заявка на участие в XХII Международной научной конференции «Ономастика Поволжья» (Саратов, 26-29 сентября 2024 года):

  1. Фамилия, имя, отчество (полностью)
  2. Полное название организации
  3. Должность (с указанием подразделения / кафедры)
  4. Учёная степень
  5. Учёное звание
  6. Служебный адрес (с индексом)
  7. Домашний адрес (с индексом)
  8. Адрес электронной почты
  9. Контактный телефон
  10. Тема доклада (статьи)
  11. Форма участия: очная / заочная (с онлайн-докладом / заочная (стендовый доклад) / заочная (без выступления)
  12. Выезд в Губарёвку (нужное отметить) Да / Нет
  13. Необходимость официального вызова для оформления командировки (нужное отметить) Да / Нет электронный вариант / распечатанный вариант

Ждём вас в славном волжском городе Саратове в прекрасном сентябре!

Оргкомитет конференции.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

NORNA's digital Lecture on the Rule favoring the Mother's Surname for Newborns



All interested are welcome to a lecture within NORNA's digital lecture series. Line Grønstad will hold a talk entitled: 

'Great Rule' - On how the rule favoring the mother's surname for newborns came  into existence  in Norway.

The lecture will be in Norwegian and will take place on 20th March 2024, from 3 to 4 PM (Scandinavian time).

Please use the following link

Welcome!

NORNA Committee

Sunday, February 25, 2024

CfP "Onomastics of the Northern Regional type of Greek pronunciation"

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IN MEMORY OF HARALAMBOS P. SYMEONIDIS

The Board of Directors of the Greek Onomastic Society unanimously decided to publish a commemorative volume of «ΟΝΟΜΑΤA» journal in honor of the spiritual memory of the recently deceased Haralambos P. Symeonidis, this great Linguist, Dialectologist, and Onomastician who undoubtedly marked linguistic studies in Greece with his rich and multifaceted work. 

The theme of the volume will be "Onomastics of the Northern Regional type of Greek pronunciation". 

The Greek Onomastic Society invites its members and any other researcher interested to submit for approval, by September 30, 2024, an original scientific article of onomastic content, referring to areas of Greece where Northern phonetics prevail, in order to be published in the aforementioned commemorative volume. The article, accompanied by the contact details of the authors (full name, affiliation, contact phone, and email address), must be sent to the members of the Editorial Committee.


Thursday, February 22, 2024

Naming and Labelling Contexts of Cultural Importance in Africa

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Special issue of the International Journal of Language and Culture 10:2 (2023)

Editors
ORCID logoNico Nassenstein | Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
Sambulo Ndlovu | University of Eswatini
ORCID logoSvenja Völkel | Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
[International Journal of Language and Culture, 10:2]  Expected May 2024.  ca. 150 pp.
Publishing status: In production