ETYMOLOGY OF THE MOST COMMON UZBEK ANTHROPONYMS AND THEIR PRAGMATIC FUNCTION IN FICTIONAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

Anthroponyms, or personal names, are a crucial part of linguistic and and key elements to signify cultural identity, they reflect not only historical and social, but also pragmatic aspects of a language. The study explores the etymology of the most common Uzbek anthroponyms and examines their pragmatic functions within fictional discourse. By analyzing previously conducted research on Uzbek and Turkish anthroponymy, the study identifies patterns in name formation and usage, shedding light on how names contribute to character development and narrative structure. Examples from Uzbek literature illustrate the functional roles these names carry in fictional contexts