CONNOTATIVE MEANINGS AND PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF ANTHROPONYMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK

Abstract

This study explores the connotative meanings and pragmatic functions of anthroponyms in English and Uzbek. It investigates how personal names convey not only identity but also social, cultural, and emotional nuances. The research highlights the differences and similarities between the two languages in terms of semantic transparency, cultural embedding, and pragmatic usage. The findings demonstrate that while English anthroponyms often retain historical or traditional connotations, Uzbek anthroponyms carry highly explicit evaluative and cultural meanings, reflecting national values, beliefs, and social expectations. This analysis contributes to the fields of onomastics, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication..