Historical and Geographic Sketch of the Bukhara Oasis and Problems of Forming Toponimia of the Bukhara Region

Abstract

The collection and systematization of Uzbek proper names, and the study of their specific features on a truly scientific basis, began on a large scale since the 60s of our century. As a result of these works, several dissertations were written on the analysis of individual aspects of Uzbek anthroponymy and regional toponymy. However, there are still no works devoted to the comprehensive coverage and generalization of the linguistic features of the Uzbek toponymy. In this regard, the need arises for a comprehensive study of the Uzbek regional onomastics throughout Uzbekistan. This urgent task, in particular, includes the study of the toponymy of the Bukhara region.

 Keywords: toponymy,  study of the step, tributary, canal, glorious, famous.