Themes and Semantic Features of Anthroponyms in Azerbaijani Epic Folklore

The article classifies anthroponyms in Azerbaijani folk tales and epics by thematic groups studies the ritual-mythological, religious (Sufi) semantics magical function of these names. Personal names' role is based on human-natural, individual-communal, sacred-profane, friend-foe relations. Epithets indicating negative or positive nature characters are also taken into account context people's worldview, beliefs, traditional lifestyle culture. changes anthroponomics connection with growing popularity love factors causing studied. ashugs, creators performers epics, determining type epic hero his manifestation at level personal names explored.