NAMING SYSTEM OF PROPER NAMES FOR JAVANESE SOCIETY OF SOLO OF CENTRAL JAVA = NAMING SYSTEM OF PROPER NAMES FOR JAVANESE SOCIETY OF SOLO OF CENTRAL JAVA

This research concentrates on studying the naming system of proper names for the Javanese culture of Solo of central Java. The naming system of Javanese Solo is one of the cultural heritages and has a long history. Aside from being a cultural identity which implies similarity or unity with others in a certain area or matter (Rummens, 1993: 157-159)., it is also a means of hope and prayer for prosperity and peace. Linguistically, the naming of the Solo people can be recognized not only in terms of culture but also in terms of language construction. Culturally, the naming characteristics of the people consist of two parts, namely traditional concepts (marked with name markers that explain the position in the family; Eka, Dwi Tri, Catur, Panca) and modern concepts which no longer preserve traditional naming. This study uses the theory of Tyler Burge (1973), with a descriptive qualitative approach. The aims of this research are formulated to 1) attest to the pattern of self-name in the culture of the people of Solo, Central Java, both traditional and modern, 2) testify to the factors that influence the practice of naming personal names in the traditional and modern culture of the Solo community, and 3) prove the dominant factors in the pattern of naming personal names in the traditional and modern culture of the Solo community. The results showed that the naming system of proper names for Javanese culture, especially for the area of Solo of central Java, experienced a shift caused by modernism, acculturation, and exogamy. The research concludes that cultural preservation must be built internally from culture and be ready to face the challenges of cultural influences from outside.

Keyword : Naming System, Proper Names, Javanese Culture, Cultural Identity, Traditional Concept.