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Names were carefully chosen in African traditional societies. Give reasons why names were given such importance.

      

Names were carefully chosen in African traditional societies. Give reasons why names were given such importance.

  

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Faith
Names determined the future of the child.
Names reflected the character of the child.
Names served social and religious tasks.
Names were a way of showing gratitude to God.
Names created a bond and remembrance of ancestors.
Names reminded people of some events that happened in their lives.

Faimus answered the question on December 17, 2017 at 16:28


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