African Muslim Names: Images and Identities

By Sharifa M. Zawawi

Book Overview

A name reflects an identity both when it is given and when it is changed. This book discusses the social and cultural significance of African Muslim names, explaining how they are chosen in African societies and the values they represent.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865435731
• ISBN13: 9780865435735
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Africa World Pr
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.3"