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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Mon, culture, language, name, Kanchanaburi |
| Author |
Narisara Chomsiri |
| Title |
An investigation on cultural and linguistic contexts of Mon names: The case of the Mon at Wang Ka Village, Tambon Nong Lu, Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province |
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Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Austroasiatic |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
129 |
Year |
2004 |
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Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University |
| Abstract |
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It is found from the investigation that the Mons use Mon, Burmese, Thai, and English as well as a combination of these languages to construct their names. Females of the third age group have the most names in their ethnic language; while males of 45 years of age and over have Burmese names the most. Both males and females in the age range of one to ten have Thai names the most. In terms of structure, the names of those of 45 years and over have less complex word structure and fewer syllables than the names of those of younger ages. Their names indicate their ethnic values, beliefs and lifestyles. Most male names semantically signify patriotism and victory while the names of females are related to beauty. It is found that name changes are mostly due to social factors.
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