About the Origin of the Name of the Village Čereňany Cover Image

O vzniku názvu obce Čereňany
About the Origin of the Name of the Village Čereňany

Author(s): Iveta Valentová
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Lexis
Published by: Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra Slovenskej akadémie vied
Keywords: onomastics; onyms; oikonyms; etymology; Slovak oikonym Čereňany

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the onymic motivations of the origin of the Slovak oikonym Čereňany. This name originated from an inhabitant name, but there are different opinions on the interpretation of the origin and motivation of this anthroponym. In particular, the author points out the differences between etymological and onomastic approaches in the interpretation of oikonyms, but also in the interpretation of proper names in general.

  • Issue Year: 57/2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 211-217
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Slovak