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This research is an investigation of the syntactic analysis of some personal names, using the theory of Role and Reference Grammar posited by Foley and Van Valin (1984) and Van Valin (1992). Our data consisted of personal names that are borne by both young and old Igbo male and female. Adopting the Framework, Role and Reference Grammar Theory, the paper discussed the syntactic analysis of Personal names in Igbo. The findings from the analysis of the data have shown that names are not just
9 oral construction of words to make reference to people and places; rather, names follow linguistic rules, i.e., the grammatical and syntactic features of a particular language. Crucially, the study ascertained that personal names among the Igbos are also grammatically insightful; and can provide a window to understanding and appreciating the grammatical properties of the language. We posit that personal names in Igbo reflect the people’s sociocultural experience and the supernatural universe, which provide deep insight into their cultural patterns and tradition.
9 oral construction of words to make reference to people and places; rather, names follow linguistic rules, i.e., the grammatical and syntactic features of a particular language. Crucially, the study ascertained that personal names among the Igbos are also grammatically insightful; and can provide a window to understanding and appreciating the grammatical properties of the language. We posit that personal names in Igbo reflect the people’s sociocultural experience and the supernatural universe, which provide deep insight into their cultural patterns and tradition.
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