Proverbial name (Africa)

A proverbial name is a type of given name formation in some cultures of Africa. A proverbial name is a name which is a proverbial phrase or a philosophical statement. An example from the Urhobo culture: Okeremute ("there is time for everything")

Proverbial name (Africa)

A proverbial name is a type of given name formation in some cultures of Africa. A proverbial name is a name which is a proverbial phrase or a philosophical statement. An example from the Urhobo culture: Okeremute ("there is time for everything")