[Assignment of Bamanan given names].

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  • Author(s): Coulibaly JD; Diarra T; Samake M
  • Source:
    Etudes maliennes [Etudes Mali] 1989 (41), pp. 4-14.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    French
  • Additional Information
    • Transliterated Title:
      De l'imposition des prenoms Bamanan.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Impr. M.E.N Country of Publication: Mali NLM ID: 101085186 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0378-2034 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03782034 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Etudes Mali
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Bamako, Impr. M.E.N.
    • Subject Terms:
      Anthropology, Cultural* ; Culture* ; Ethnicity*; Africa ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Africa, Northern ; Africa, Western ; Anthropology ; Demography ; Developing Countries ; Mali ; Population ; Population Characteristics ; Social Sciences
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 056434. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00186528.
      Keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Anthropology; Anthropology, Cultural*; Cultural Background; Culture*; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Ethnic Groups*; French Speaking Africa; Mali; Population; Population Characteristics; Social Sciences; Western Africa
      Note: TJ: ETUDES MALIENNES
      Local Abstract: [PIP] Given names in the traditional Bamanan area of Mali are in the domain of the sacred, and are specific to the individual. The beliefs and practices surrounding naming--sacrifices, incantatory formulas, and prayers--attest to its importance. Naming customs differ in different places. In the Bamanan zone of southern Mali, the name is given in a ceremony a week or 2 after birth. Many of the traditional naming customs and even names are disappearing under the influence of Islam, Catholicism, or Protestantism. Among traditional given names, 2 major categories were distinguished, those reflecting birth order and those reflecting important events. Names reflecting birth order have become rare. Most names reflecting events are intended to be happy or propitious for the infant. Names are also given for the days of the week, for children of mothers who have lost several preceding children, for children resulting from adulterous unions, and for those born during organized activities of secret societies. Some children are named to honor ancestors.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19890101 Date Completed: 19891212 Latest Revision: 20211203
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      12342334