ǀNaraxa-ams

We discussed the name of Farm No. 5, District Outjo, in th a ** 860 under the entry Narachaams. As far as the entry is concerned: notify that the old maps except the one of 1911, and also later maps such as the 1971, as to (a) Chaams, d.w.s. Without the -r- commonly heard in Nara. The first component identifies the first component Nara with the ǀ Nara tree, the Acacia Tortilis (WISS 1973/4 Botanische Mitt 8/9). There is also a drawing of the tree. That is, so wipes expressly, not a white thorn tree (as claimed by one of our segs in th a tap). Of course it is not the unknown Inarabas (Acanthosicyos horrida)ǃ The ǀ Naraboom grows on the farm. The problem to (a) - versus Nara- stays still unresolved ), Fountain, certainly by the -s (Fern, Sing.) Indicated. So: Where many (-CHA) ǀ Narabome stands '.

About this item

Identifier
4432_SKCPN
Title
ǀNaraxa-ams
Alternative Title
Narachaams
Georeference Sources
S 2015 AA
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: B (A-Z)
longitude
15.125
latitude
-20.125
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀNaraxa-ams
Source
eng Sprigade Misel 1904 Kriegsk 'CA (OSS) / KL (EIN) NAACHAAMS', SOURCE. Hartmann 1904 card 'Nachaams'. DSWA Series 1911 Blatt 10 Franzfontein 'Narachaams'. SWA Series 1971 Skin 2014 Frenchontein 'Naachaams'. Leopern H 1977 Main Board Member Conversation 'The farm is near Fransfontein, it is ǀ Naraxams. This means the 'place that many thorns have'. There is that thorn tree at the fountain. It is torn that is very large. Here at the rest camp at Outjo, the jnarabome also stands '.
afr Sprigade-Moisel 1904 Kriegsk 'Gr(oss)/Kl(ein) Naachaams', bron. Hartmann 1904 kaart 'Nachaams'. DSWA-reeks 1911 Blatt 10 Franzfontein 'Narachaams'. SWA-reeks 1971 vel 2014 Fransfontein 'Naachaams'. luiperth D 1977 Hoofraadslid Gesprek 'Die plaas is naby Fransfontein, dit is ǀNaraxams. Dit beteken die ‘Plek wat baie dorings het'. Daar by die fontein staan daardie doringboom. Dit is borne wat heel groot staan. Hier by die ruskamp op Outjo staan die jnarabome ook'.
Description
eng We discussed the name of Farm No. 5, District Outjo, in th a ** 860 under the entry Narachaams. As far as the entry is concerned: notify that the old maps except the one of 1911, and also later maps such as the 1971, as to (a) Chaams, d.w.s. Without the -r- commonly heard in Nara. The first component identifies the first component Nara with the ǀ Nara tree, the Acacia Tortilis (WISS 1973/4 Botanische Mitt 8/9). There is also a drawing of the tree. That is, so wipes expressly, not a white thorn tree (as claimed by one of our segs in th a tap). Of course it is not the unknown Inarabas (Acanthosicyos horrida)ǃ The ǀ Naraboom grows on the farm. The problem to (a) - versus Nara- stays still unresolved ), Fountain, certainly by the -s (Fern, Sing.) Indicated. So: Where many (-CHA) ǀ Narabome stands '.
afr Ons het die naam van plaas nr 5, distrik Outjo, in TH A** 860 bespreek onder die inskrywing NARACHAAMS. Wat die inskrywing betref: opmerk- lik dat die ou kaarte behalwe die een van 1911, en ook latere kaarte soos die van 1971, die naam aangee as Na(a)chaams, d.w.s. sonder die -r- wat vandag algemeen gehoor word in Nara-. laasgenoemdes vereenselwig die eerste komponent Nara- met die ǀnara-boom, die Acacia tortilis (Wiss 1973/4 Botanische Mitt 8/9). Daar is ook ’n tekening van die boom. Dit is, so se Wiss uitdruklik, nie 'n witdoringboom (soos beweer is deur een van ons segsliede in TH A t.a.p.) nie. Natuurlik is dit ook nie die onbekende Inarabas (Acanthosicyos horrida) nieǃ Die ǀnaraboom groei op die plaas. Die probleem Na(a)- teenoor Nara- bly vir ons nog onopgelos. Die -cha- (Nama -xa-) dui hoeveelheid aan. so ongeveer 'baie', die am- is Nama vir mond, opening (hier: van water), fontein, bepaaldelik deur die -s (fern, sing.) aangedui. Dus: ǀNa(a)- of ǀNara- + -cha- + -am- + -s, die 'Fontein (-am-s) waar baie (-cha-) ǀnarabome staan'.
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