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Jabulani Means Rejoice: A Dictionary of South African Names

Jabulani Means Rejoice: A Dictionary of South African Names

Kalumba, Phumzile Simelane

Paperback

Mythology & FolkloreOther African Languages

ISBN10: 1928215491
ISBN13: 9781928215493
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Mar 13 2018
Pages: 338
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.25
Language: English

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, the book 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.

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