Yoruba names and gender marking
In: Anthropological linguistics, Jg. 44 (2002), Heft 2, S. 115-142
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Attributive names constitute the principal locus of gender distinction in Yoruba. Masculine names have the tone pattern LLH and contain two monosyllabic verbs denoting semantic themes such as bravery and intentional possession; in contrast, feminine names have LLH or LHH tone patterns and contain verbs reflecting themes involving nurturing. These properties are analyzed as resulting from the interaction of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Furthermore, differences in the frequency of masculine and feminine names are analyzed as following from markedness. Finally, whereas frequency, femininity, and aesthetics play some role in the selection of feminine names, semantics plays the dominant role.
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Yoruba names and gender marking
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | ORIE, Olanike Ola |
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Zeitschrift: | Anthropological linguistics, Jg. 44 (2002), Heft 2, S. 115-142 |
Veröffentlichung: | Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Anthropology Department, 2002 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
Umfang: | print; 28; 1 p.1/2 |
ISSN: | 0003-5483 (print) |
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