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AMERICAN	Journal	of	Language,	Literacy	and	
Learning	in	STEM	Education	

Volume	03,	Issue	06,	2025	ISSN	(E):	2993-2769	
	
	
	

Onomastic Study of Occupational Terms in the Uzbek Language 
 

Muhammadalieva Madina Nosirjon qizi 
PhD in Philology, Acting Associate Professor 

University of Business and Science   
 

Abstract: This article explores the onomastic characteristics of occupational terms in the Uzbek 
language. It identifies how professions influence personal and place names and examines their 
cultural and historical relevance. The study also addresses the stylistic devices and sociolinguistic 
implications associated with occupational terms in Uzbek onomastics. 
Keywords: occupation, craft, seme, archiseme, onomastic unit, lexical units, dialect, synonym, 
polysemy, dialectal occupational terms. 

 
Introduction. 
Onomastics the study of names is a significant field in Uzbek linguistics, especially when it comes 
to occupational terms. These terms often serve not only as markers of social function but also as a 
rich source for anthroponyms (personal names) and toponyms (place names). Uzbek linguoculture 
has historically valued labor and craftsmanship, and this respect is reflected in names derived from 
occupations. 
2. Methods 
The study utilizes descriptive and analytical methods to examine a range of occupational terms that 
have been transformed into personal and place names. Lexical and morphological analyses are 
applied to investigate how these terms undergo onomastic conversion and periphrastic 
transformation. 
3. Results and Discussion 
3.1 Anthroponyms Based on Occupational Terms 
Many Uzbek personal names are derived from historical or traditional professions. Names like 
Podabon, Mirshab, Kosiba, and Yilqichi showcase the strong link between professional roles and 
naming. These names can be traced to both linguistic motivations and cultural traditions aimed at 
preserving family professions or honoring them. 
Male names often preserve the occupational root in unaltered form (e.g., Adib, Shoir, Kotib), while 
female counterparts are formed by adding feminine suffixes like -a (e.g., Adiba, Shoira, Kotiba). 
Sometimes names acquire affixes like -xon, -boy, -bek, indicating social or respectful connotations. 
3.2 Toponyms and Place Names 
In Uzbek toponymy, place names like Pichoqchilik, Zargarlik, and Parchabof represent the 
prominence of crafts in shaping local identities. These names embody the cultural and economic 
structures of their times and remain part of Uzbekistan’s spatial memory. 
3.3 Stylistic Use: Periphrasis 
Occupational periphrasis is another stylistic phenomenon. Examples such as “guardians of health” 
(doctors), “sky falcons” (pilots), and “creators of white gold” (cotton pickers) illustrate 
metaphorical naming that enriches journalistic and artistic discourse. These expressions elevate 



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ordinary professions to symbolic status. 
3.4 Sociolinguistic Dimensions: Holidays and Respect 
Occupational naming extends into cultural practices such as professional holidays, e.g., “Medical 
Workers Day” or “Builders Day”. These designations act as professional geortonyms and reinforce 
societal esteem for labor sectors, helping preserve linguistic-cultural heritage. 
4. Conclusion 
This study demonstrates that occupational terms in the Uzbek language go beyond mere lexical 
units; they carry rich onomastic, cultural, and stylistic significance. Whether in the form of personal 
names, place names, or metaphorical expressions, these terms embody Uzbek society’s enduring 
respect for craftsmanship, labor, and social roles. They also reflect broader linguistic phenomena 
such as morphological adaptation and sociocultural motivation. Future research could further 
examine the comparative dimension across Turkic languages and the impact of modern professions 
on naming traditions. 
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