NAMING AS CULTURAL PRACTICE (A CASE STUDY OF MOLLUCAN NAMES AT AMBON STATE POLYTECHNIC)

Sylvia Irene Persulessy, Ahmad Nusi, Jessy Juniu Hahury, Dady Mairuhu

Abstract


The process of naming a baby is an important cultural practice that holds significant meaning in many communities. In Ambon city, located in the Moluccas Islands in Indonesia, naming a baby is not just a way of identifying the child, but it also carries cultural and religious significance. This study was qualitative, using a case study approach to explore naming practices. The object of the study was 125 students at Ambon State Polytechnic. The data collected through interviews and observation will be transcribed and coded for themes related to naming practices. The documents will be analyzed using a content analysis approach. The results elucidated that parents chose names for their babies that reflect their religious beliefs, birth order, characteristics or traits, heritage or cultural background, and their wishes or aspirations for the baby. The choice of a name had both practical and symbolic significance, and it can be a way for parents to connect their child to the practices above. The naming practice in Molucca is influenced by various factors such as religion, tradition, and personal preference. This study highlighted the importance of understanding the cultural significance of naming in Molucca society and how it reflected the values and beliefs of the community.

Keywords: Beliefs, Cultural practice, Mollucan names, Naming


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