THE STUDY OF ONOMASTIC UNITS IN UZBEK LINGUISTICS AND THEIR COMPARISON WITH OTHER TURKIC LANGUAGES

This article explores the study of onomastics in Uzbek linguistics, focusing on the classification and analysis of proper names such as personal names (anthroponyms), place names (toponyms), hydronyms, and ethnonyms. Special attention is given to the historical development of Uzbek onomastics, its scientific foundations, and comparative analysis with other Turkic languages. The paper also examines shared onomastic patterns among Turkic peoples as well as their unique cultural features. Current challenges and future directions in the field are discussed