1.4.4 Names of Paniya Yeravas |
The Paniya Yeravas have the tradition of naming their children with the names of their own grand parents. Some of the names of Paniya Yerava males are kurma, co a, bo ka, to:la and of females are boe, ka:ke. It may be noted that the names indicate the physical features, like white, crippled, skinny, etc.., of the people. A family tree is as follows. |
|
In the above diagram, it is interesting to note the change taking place in naming of the children of the present generation. It may also be noted that prakaca and lacmi are names of Hindu gods and are the names prevalent in surrouning communities. |
|
| 1.4.5 Names of Panjiri Yeravas |
Like Paniya Yeravas, Panjiri Yeravas too have the tradition of naming their children with the names of their grand parents.
Some of the names of the Panjiri Yerava males are ma:ra, co:ma, tiruna: a, etc., and females are ka:i, ma:re, co:mi, etc. It may be interesting to note that the Panjiri Yeravas name their children mainly with the names of gods. |
|
|
|
