Cataloguing of Assamese Names:A Study

R. K. Barman

doi:10.17821/srels/1995/v32i2/48686

Cataloguing of Assamese Names:A Study

Authors

R. K. Barman
Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781 014

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1995/v32i2/48686

Keywords:

Cataloguing, Assamese Surnames, Ahom Titles.

Abstract

Traces the origin and development of Assamese language and literature. Describes the ancient name which are single worded and two worded. Elaborates the 'Ahom Kings' title which have become pure surnames. Discusses the complexities developed due to adoption of Ahom surnames. Frequent use of the prefix 'BOR' and 'BAR' in the Ahom titles have been a salient feature. Discusses use of two surnames by some single authors the reasons for which are still not known. Analyses the trend of Assamese surnames having british pattern. Throws light on changes in married in author's name and the latest trend use of female surnames.

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Published

1995-06-06

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Barman, R. K. (1995). Cataloguing of Assamese Names:A Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 32(2), 89–93. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1995/v32i2/48686

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Volume 32, Issue 2, June 1995

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