Empaako
Naming system of Western Uganda / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Empaako (Tooro pronunciation: [empáːko], Nyoro pronunciation: [empâːko], sg.: empaako), also known as pet names or praise names,[1] is a practice of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda, and Banyabindi peoples of Uganda by which children are given a name.[2] They were introduced after the Biito clan conquered the Empire of Kitara,[1] and are nowadays used as a respectful and endearing way to refer to someone in conversation, separate from individual given names and surnames.
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Empaako tradition of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda and Banyabindi of western Uganda | |
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Country | Uganda |
Domains | Oral traditions and expressions; social practices, rituals and festive events |
Reference | 904 |
Region | Africa |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2013 (8th session) |
List | Urgent safeguarding |
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Empaako is included on the UNESCO list of intangible world heritage requiring emergency safeguarding.[2]