PECULIARITIES OF THE FORMATION OF ONYMS IN SIGN LANGUAGES

Abstract

The article is a description and analysis of features of the formation of onyms in Russian sign language, a brief review, and a comparison of functioning of the sign name in other languages (French, Japanese, and American sign languages). The article examines the origin of the sign name, which is determined by structural and social aspects, its features, and its functioning in the linguistic culture of the deaf and hearing-impaired in Russia. The specifics of the formation and functioning of a sign name are not just a way of identifying an individual, but also a means of conveying cultural, emotionally, and socially significant connotations. The article provides examples of sign names containing implicit information when a person receives a sign name. The article outlines the prospects for further research of the Russian sign language and highlights the need to expand the amount of data. The description of the onyms’ creation in Russian sign language contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of Russian sign language and its adaptation and transformation in the society of the deaf and hearing-impaired, opening up new horizons for scientific research aimed at integrating the deaf and hearing-impaired into modern society.