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Jabulani means rejoice : a dictionary of South African names
- Title
- Jabulani means rejoice : a dictionary of South African names / Phumzile Simelane Kalumba.
- Author
- Simelane Kalumba, Phumzile.
- Publication
- Athlone, South Africa : Modjaji Books, c2012.
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- Description
- 330 p.; 24 cm.
- Summary
- "Jabulani Means Rejoice is a dictionary comprised of hundreds of African names in local South African languages, meticulously assembled and expounded upon for the curious reader. Names are listed in alphabetical order with gender indications, as well as information regarding their ethnographic origins and meanings. Yet, Jabulani Means Rejoice is so much more than simply a list of names and their meanings. The author skilfully interweaves cultural context and history, including issues surrounding naming rituals, domestic disputes and the curse of the evil eye. As a reference work, Jabulani Means Rejoice stands as an invaluable contribution to the growing interest in African cultural history. With its names ranging from the traditional to the unconventional, it will appeal to linguists, family historians and anyone with an interest in names"--Provided by publisher.
- Alternative Title
- Dictionary of South African names
- Subjects
- Note
- "Jabulani means rejoice is a dictionary comprised of hundreds of African names in local South African languages..."--Cover.
- Call Number
- Sc E 13-382
- ISBN
- 9781920397340
- 1920397345
- OCLC
- 818323285
- Author
- Simelane Kalumba, Phumzile.
- Title
- Jabulani means rejoice : a dictionary of South African names / Phumzile Simelane Kalumba.
- Imprint
- Athlone, South Africa : Modjaji Books, c2012.
- Local Subject
- Black author.
- Research Call Number
- Sc E 13-382