LINGUOCULTURAL FEATURES OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK GODONYMS ON THE FIELD OF NAMANGAN CITY

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “INTEGRATION OF MODERN LINGUISTICS WITH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE IN THE PROCESS OF GLOBALIZATION: NEW APPROACHES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES”, DECEMBER 4, 2025 315 LINGUOCULTURAL FEATURES OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK GODONYMS ON THE FIELD OF NAMANGAN CITY Turdaliyeva Durdona Adxamovna O‘zbekiston davlat jahon tillari universiteti, Ingliz filologiyasi fakulteti o‘qituvchisi https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17810347 Annotation. This article analyzes the linguocultural features of godonyms (street, road, square, and bridge names) in English and Uzbek, using the place names of Namangan city as examples. The study identifies that godonyms such as Amir Temur Street, Alisher Navoi Street, and Istiqlol Street in Namangan reflect the Uzbek people’s national memory, spiritual values, and the ideology of independence. In contrast, English godonyms such as Baker Street, Queen’s Road, and Church Street are associated with historical figures, professions, or religious traditions. A comparative analysis shows that Uzbek godonyms mainly express national identity, historical heritage, and independence, while English godonyms represent social structure, monarchy, and religion. The example of Namangan demonstrates how language and culture intertwine in urban toponymy. Key words: Godonym, linguoculture, toponymy, place name, Namangan, English, Uzbek, national identity, historical memory, culture, street name, language and culture. The concept of godonym and its linguocultural value. A godonym (from Greek hodos – road, and onyma – name) refers to the names of streets, roads, squares, avenues, and other urban objects. Godonyms serve not only as geographical identifiers but also as cultural signs that reflect a nation’s history, mentality, and values.Within linguocultural studies, godonyms are considered symbolic indicators of the interaction between language and culture, showing how collective memory is preserved through naming practices. Linguocultural features of Uzbek godonyms. Uzbek godonyms are often based on historical figures, spiritual values, nature, or political-ideological concepts. Examples from Namangan city: Amir Temur Street – named after the great ruler Amir Temur; symbolizes statehood, pride, and national heritage. Alisher Navoi Street – dedicated to the great poet and philosopher Alisher Navoi; represents cultural and literary identity. Istiqlol Street (Independence Street) – commemorates Uzbekistan’s independence and political freedom. Bobur Street, Zarafshon Street, G‘alaba Street (“Victory Street”) – express history, geography, and patriotism. These examples illustrate that Uzbek godonyms function as linguistic monuments of memory, carrying cultural and national symbolism. English godonyms, on the other hand, reflect social, occupational, and religious traditions: Baker Street – refers to the area where bakers used to live or work. Church Street – derived from the presence of a church; reflects Christianity’s influence. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “INTEGRATION OF MODERN LINGUISTICS WITH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE IN THE PROCESS OF GLOBALIZATION: NEW APPROACHES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES”, DECEMBER 4, 2025 316 Queen’s Road, Victoria Avenue – dedicated to monarchs, showing respect for royal and political history. Oxford Road, Cambridge Street – symbolize education, scholarship, and intellectual prestige. Hence, English godonyms are closely tied to the monarchical system, Christian religion, and social hierarchy of the British society. Namangan city contains many culturally meaningful street names that reveal the people’s historical consciousness and spiritual orientation. Street name (Uzbek) English equivalent Linguocultural meaning Amir Temur ko‘chasi Amir Temur Street National hero and statehood symbol Alisher Navoiy ko‘chasi Alisher Navoi Street Literature, enlightenment, and cultural pride Istiqlol ko‘chasi Independence Street Symbol of freedom and independence Mustaqillik shoh ko‘chasi Mustaqillik Avenue Reflects modern Uzbek identity G‘alaba ko‘chasi Victory Street Memory of World War II and heroism Yangi hayot ko‘chasi New Life Street Represents renewal and development Most of Namangan’s godonyms were renamed or introduced after Uzbekistan’s independence, reflecting the nation’s efforts to restore historical justice and emphasize national values. Comparative analysis of English and Uzbek godonyms Criteria Uzbek godonyms English godonyms Historical basis Amir Temur, Navoi, Bobur Victoria, Churchill, Nelson Ideological influence Independence, freedom Empire, monarchy Religious influence Limited (e.g., Hazrati Imom Street) Strong (e.g., Church Street, Saint Paul’s Road) Linguistic form “ko‘chasi”, “yo‘li”, “shoh ko‘chasi” “Street”, “Road”, “Avenue” Cultural focus National identity, moral values Monarchy, religion, profession INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “INTEGRATION OF MODERN LINGUISTICS WITH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE IN THE PROCESS OF GLOBALIZATION: NEW APPROACHES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES”, DECEMBER 4, 2025 317 Semantic motivation Personality, independence, spirituality Geography, history, religion This comparison shows that while both naming systems preserve cultural memory, Uzbek godonyms emphasize national identity and independence, whereas English godonyms highlight historical hierarchy and religious heritage. The analysis of Namangan city godonyms reveals that: Uzbek street names preserve national memory and historical identity. English godonyms are deeply rooted in social and religious structures. In both cultures, naming urban spaces serves as a form of cultural continuity. Post-independence Uzbek godonyms (e.g., Istiqlol, Yangi O‘zbekiston) symbolize renewal, progress, and national pride. Thus, the linguocultural analysis of godonyms provides insight into the worldview, values, and identity of each nation. REFERENCES 1. Abdullayev, A. (2019). O‘zbek toponimikasi asoslari [Foundations of Uzbek Toponymy]. Tashkent: Fan. 2. Crystal, D. (2018). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. 3. Yo‘ldoshev, M. (2020). Til va madaniyat munosabatlari: Lingvomadaniyatshunoslik asoslari [Language and Culture Relations]. Tashkent: Yangi Asr Avlodi. 4. Karimova, N. (2021). O‘zbek toponimlarining leksik-semantik tahlili [Lexical-Semantic Analysis of Uzbek Toponyms]. 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