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CHamoru Roots 5K Virtual Run (First Ever!)
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Håfa Adai Everyone!
I am stepping out a little of my comfort zone by planning and executing a CHamoro Roots Virtual 5K Run/Walk. I do run almost on a daily basis now, but said to myself, “What if I…” And, here we are!
Participants will receive a collectors and limited edition medal, which is currently being manufactured. Once I receive them I will open up registration. Hopefully, mid-to-late May 2024.
Proceeds go to the sustainment and maintenance of the CHamoru Roots Genealogy Project.
Stay tuned for more info…
Na’lå’la’ i CHamoru!
CHamoru Clan Names: Descriptive action or quality
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A clan name may also be derived from a descriptive action or quality of a person such as måfongfong, chode’, tanga, and mala’et.
Can you name other CHamoru clan names that are derived from a descriptive action or quality?
*Heads-up: The 2024 CHamoru Genealogy Workshop Symposium is being planned for Guam sometime in September. Stay tuned!
CHamoru Clan Names: Based on Animals
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Clan names derived from a name of animal is one of 10 categories of CHamoru Family Clan names, i.e. Kichu (Sargeant fish), Binådu (deer), Karabao (water buffalo), Månnok (chicken). Do you know the history behind how the clan/nickname came about?
Can you name other CHamoru clan names that are derived from a name of animal?
*Heads-up: The 2024 CHamoru Genealogy Workshop Symposium is being planned for Guam sometime in September. Stay tuned!
CHamoru Clan Names: Based on First Names
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First Names and derivatives thereof also evolve into family clan names. For example, Kaila (Micaela), Gollo/Goyu (Gregorio), Eka (Rebecca), and Bittot (Victor).
CHamoru people tend to be crafty in developing nicknames from first names. Some derive from using the latter part of a given name. Granted, there are exceptions, however, this is worth being mindful of since some CHamoru family clan names are derivatives of first names, with some being corrupted pronunciations due to accents and perhaps by some people with speech impediments. This may also further explain (requires more research and data analysis) how some clan names today may be actual derivatives of ancient clan names.
Francisko [sic] becomes Kiko', from the -cisco ending.
Teresa becomes Checha, from the -esa ending.
Miguel becomes Ge', from the -guel ending.
Josefa becomes Epa', from the -efa ending.
Jose becomes Pepe, from the -se ending.
Soledad becomes Da', from the -dad ending.
Jesus become Chu', from the -sus ending.
Rosa becomes Chai, from the -sa ending.
Gregorio becomes Goro', from the -gorio ending.
Maria becomes Lia, from the -ria ending.
Antonio becomes Nono', from the -onio ending.
Remedios becomes Medo', from the -medios ending.
Joaquin becomes Kin, from the -quin ending.
Dolores becomes Lole', from the -lores ending.
Felix become Lele', from the -elix ending.
Ana becomes Nena', from the -na ending.
Tomasa becomes Bacha', from the -masa ending.
Bibliography
Forbes, Eric. 2011. Chamorro Nicknames. Retrieved July 7, 2014 from: http://paleric.blogspot.com/2011/10/chamorro-nicknames.html
Punzalan, Bernard. 2014. I Na'an Manggafan Taotao Haya: Chamorro Family Clan Names. CHamoru Roots Genealogy Project
Ramirez, Anthony "Malia". 1984. Chamorro Nicknames. From Guampedia.com, accessed June 25, 2014: http://www.guampedia.com/chamorro-nicknames/
Topping, Donald M. Ogo, Pedro M. & Dungca, Bernadita C. 1975. Chamorro-English Dictionary. The University Press of Hawaii: Honolulu, Hawaii
CHamoru Clan Name: Bakulo/Bakulu
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The clan name, Bakulo/Bakulu, is a CHamoru word for crutches. It comes from Juan Pineda Torres, who got the nickname after one of his legs was amputated because of a disease. At the time, Torres was the only person in Agat using crutches and thus, became known as Juan Bakulo. (Jess Torres, 1989 and Lourdes Torres Leon Guerrero, 2008.)
I am interested in finding a family member(s) that would like to talk about or even present on this or other family clan names and heritage at the 2024 CHamoru Genealogy Workshop.
Pot fabot, message me or email me: chamorroroots at gmail dot com
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