Vol. 50 No. 3 (2002)
Research Article

Aspects of Nicknames Among the Tumbuka

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  • Themba Moyo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.2002.50.3.191

Published 2002-09-01

Copyright (c) 2002 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

Nicknames generally show closer relationships to their users' subculture than do more fixed parts of language. This study looks at nicknames and nickname use among the Tumbuka of southern Africa-how they are formed and how they function in Tumbuka society. More males ,than females have nicknames and male nicknames suggest power and dominance while female nicknames suggest conciliation and cooperation.

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