How the Sanuma Acquire Their Names
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2685969 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alcida Rita Ramos (0000-0001-6282-8282, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 171-185 |
| Publication date | 1974-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Ethnology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0014-1828 • E-ISSN: 2160-3510 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3773110 |
| OpenAlex | W50182253 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 3 |
This article explores the onomastic system of the Sanuma (Yanomama) people of the Brazilian Amazon. Ramos details how Sanuma individuals acquire their names throughout their lives, highlighting the social and relational significance embedded within these names. The study reveals that names are not fixed labels but rather dynamic and evolving, reflecting changes in social status, kinship ties, and personal experiences. The article emphasizes the crucial role of kinship and social structure in shaping Sanuma naming practices, demonstrating how names function as markers of identity and social belonging within the community
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,13 |
| Citation span | 1978 - 2023 (46) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |