ANTHROPONYMS AND TOPONYMS IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD: CULTURAL OVERVIEW

This article explores the cultural significance of anthroponyms (personal names) and toponyms (place names) in the Spanish-speaking world. Drawing on historical, linguistic, and sociocultural perspectives, it highlights how naming practices reflect the identity, history, and values of Spanish-speaking societies. The study pays special attention to the influence of religion, colonization, and linguistic heritage on the development of Spanish names.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-05-15
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15425067
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Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research
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ANTHROPONYMS AND TOPONYMS IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD: CULTURAL OVERVIEW

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Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research
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ANTHROPONYMS AND TOPONYMS IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD: CULTURAL OVERVIEW

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Abstract

This article explores the cultural significance of anthroponyms (personal names) and toponyms (place names) in the Spanish-speaking world. Drawing on historical, linguistic, and sociocultural perspectives, it highlights how naming practices reflect the identity, history, and values of Spanish-speaking societies. The study pays special attention to the influence of religion, colonization, and linguistic heritage on the development of Spanish names.

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