• LEKHIKA GOGOI
• Dr. Bhabendra Kalita

Abstract: Every element in the universe has its own identity. The scientific study of attributing identity by naming objects is known as Onomastics. It has various branches including Toponymy, the study of Place Names. This study of Place Names covers a major portion of Onomastics. ‘Toponymy’ is combination of two Greek words ‘Topos’ and ‘Onoma’ meanings of which are ‘place’ and ‘name’ respectively. One of the concepts obtained about the study of ‘toponymy' or place names is- "A set of place names is called 'toponymy' and their study is called 'toponomastics' (Phukan, Toponymy of Assam, p.4). The origin of the name of a place can only be obtained by studying all aspects of its location, culture, religion, history, etc. Most of the places are usually named by the local inhabitants of the place. The place names of Assam are usually influenced by the natural and geographical environment, various social activities, folk beliefs and customs, various dynastic rule, the influence of the languages of different ethnic groups and culture etc. The present paper deals with classifications of some of the place names of Dhubri district of Assam.

Place Names, Onomastics, Toponymy, Classification, Dhubri District.

"Classification of Place Names of Dhubri District of Assam: A Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.l405-l409, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C34.pdf

"Classification of Place Names of Dhubri District of Assam: A Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppl405-l409, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C34.pdf