The Role Played by Nicknames and Totems in the Development of Tshivenḓa Surnames

Vhavenḓa, like many other indigenous African cultural groups, respects totems dealing with animals, reptiles, plants and other objects in their daily lives. Animals, trees, reptiles and other things are believed to inspire the Vhavenda community in several ways. The main purpose of this study is to...

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Main Author: Nthambeleni Charles Ṋetshisaulu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Noyam Journals 2025-06-01
Series:E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHASS20256715.pdf
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