Research of Functional Aspects of Toponyms in Modern Linguistics

Kyrgyz toponyms serve multiple functional roles, reflecting cultural, historical, and geographical aspects. This study identifies four key functions: nominative-localising (e.g., Ala-Archa, Kyzyl-Asker), artistic (metaphorical or metonymic, e.g., Alamedin, Zhylan-Artyk), chronographic, and cultural memory (e.g., Sulaiman-Too, Asanbai Street). Researchers analyzed toponyms in Bishkek and Osh, revealing how they encode geographical features, historical events, and cultural heritage. The findings highlight the pragmatic significance of toponyms in preserving linguistic and ethnographic identities while illustrating their metaphorical or metonymic motivations.

Isabekov, I., Alymkulov, A., Altaeva, D., & Atazhanova, N. (2026). Research of Functional Aspects of Toponyms in Modern Linguistics. Southern Semiotic Review. https://doi.org/10.33234/ssr.23/13