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*Many Zimbabweans may have an '''English personal name and a traditional family name'''. | *Many Zimbabweans may have an '''English personal name and a traditional family name'''. | ||
*Surnames are usually in the '''traditional vernacular of the language group the Zimbabwean’s family is from''' (e.g. BULAWAYO, MAGWA, KABWEZA). | *Surnames are usually in the '''traditional vernacular of the language group the Zimbabwean’s family is from''' (e.g. BULAWAYO, MAGWA, KABWEZA). | ||
*If you are older than 50, you may be referred to as “Sekuru” (Old man) or “Ambuya” (Granny). While this may sound like a slur on your age in the Western context, the terms are actually '''a mark of respect in Zimbabwe'''. They are affectionate terms showing the reverence for age.< | *If you are older than 50, you may be referred to as “Sekuru” (Old man) or “Ambuya” (Granny). While this may sound like a slur on your age in the Western context, the terms are actually '''a mark of respect in Zimbabwe'''. They are affectionate terms showing the reverence for age.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Given Names== | ==Given Names== | ||
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*There are also names that '''praise and worship God''', such as: Kudakwashe (the Lord's will); Ruvarashe (the Lord's flower); Nokutenda (associated with faith); Vimbainashe (have faith in the Lord). | *There are also names that '''praise and worship God''', such as: Kudakwashe (the Lord's will); Ruvarashe (the Lord's flower); Nokutenda (associated with faith); Vimbainashe (have faith in the Lord). | ||
*Traditionally names were also given that '''express a parent or family circumstances or feelings regarding the neighbourhood and the community they live in'''. Such names as: Taurayi (speak out, speak up); Nunurai (rescue or save us); Tendai (be grateful); Tamayi (move from here). | *Traditionally names were also given that '''express a parent or family circumstances or feelings regarding the neighbourhood and the community they live in'''. Such names as: Taurayi (speak out, speak up); Nunurai (rescue or save us); Tendai (be grateful); Tamayi (move from here). | ||
*Names are typically given by the parents of the child when it is born. However names may also be given by grandparents and other relatives with the parents' consent. Traditionally when a person that is not a parent names a child, that person would pay a token sum of money or gift that allowed them to give a name to a child which is not their own.< | *Names are typically given by the parents of the child when it is born. However names may also be given by grandparents and other relatives with the parents' consent. Traditionally when a person that is not a parent names a child, that person would pay a token sum of money or gift that allowed them to give a name to a child which is not their own.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Germany]] [[Category:Naming Customs]] | [[Category:Germany]] [[Category:Naming Customs]] | ||
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