This paper examines the mechanisms of affixation in the formation of anthroponyms in English and Uzbek, highlighting their morphological, cultural, and social dimensions. Drawing on a comparative linguistic approach, the study analyzes a corpus of literary and historical examples, including works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Abdulla Qodiriy, and Cho‘lpon. The findings demonstrate that English anthroponyms often derive from patronymic and diminutive suffixes such as -son, -s, -kin, and Fitz-, while Uzbek names frequently employ suffixes such as -ov/-ev, -iy, -zoda, -qul, -bek, and -chi to denote lineage, social roles, or religious affiliation. The results also reveal that affixation patterns reflect broader cultural and historical processes: the patriarchal and feudal structures of English society, and the Islamic and Turkic influences in Uzbek naming traditions. Contemporary naming practices show increasing challenges of transliteration and globalization. This study contributes to the field of comparative onomastics by providing a systematic analysis of affixal anthroponymy across two typologically distinct languages.
Affixation In English And Uzbek Anthroponyms: A Comparative Study
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