THE STUDY OF ANIMAL NAMES IN UZ BEK LINGUISTICS

This article focuses on the analysis of wild animal names (zoonyms) in Uzbek linguistics by examining the works of prominent Uzbek scholars who have studied zoonymy at various linguistic and cultural levels and synthesizes Uzbek linguists' contributions to the zoonymy field, illustrating the evolution of these names within the Uzbek language. By reviewing key linguistic frameworks, this research highlights how Uzbek scholars have approached zoonymy from diverse angles—ranging from basic lexical categorization to complex cultural interpretations.