Unisex Names in the Kazakh Language
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Keywords:
Onomastics, Anthroponyms, Unisex Names, Kazakh language, Male name, Female name.Abstract
In human life, the prevention of violence, the revival of principles of humane existence, and the creation of a just world for future generations require eliminating inequality between women and men. In this context, comprehensive scientific exploration of the topic becomes increasingly relevant. In contemporary research, the issue of new terms in languages always takes center stage, which is an undeniable fact. This article introduces, for the first time in the scientific community, the term “unisex names”.
In the Kazakh language, there is no specific category dedicated solely to gender, and therefore, this topic is not addressed by language norms. Nevertheless, there are elements that consistently manifest in the form of personal names. In Kazakh society, when choosing a name for a child, their gender is taken into account, but there are names that can be given to both boys and girls. This article explores the reasons for studying unisex names in the Kazakh language, their impact on a child's psychology, and their role in the social adaptation of an individual in society. Research on unisex names in the Kazakh language has been systematized, and a comparison with similar forms in other cultures has been conducted. Special attention is given to the structure and creation of lexical-semantic meanings of unisex names in the Kazakh language, and factors influencing the sociocultural adaptation of the personality have been identified. To validate the findings, a survey was conducted using a specifically designed questionnaire.
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