Toponyms Denoting the Economic and Industrial Activities of People

Abstract

The article examines toponyms reflecting the economic and industrial activities of the population of Uzbekistan. Special attention is paid to oikonyms associated with crafts, production processes, trade, and traditional forms of economic activity. Based on linguistic material, toponymic units derived from the names of professions and types of handicraft activity (metalworking, pottery, weaving, leatherworking, etc.), as well as from names of production facilities (mills, oil presses) and commercial centers (markets), are analyzed. It is shown that these toponyms are an important source for studying the historical and economic development of regions, the social structure of society, and traditional forms of labor. It is emphasized that production and economic toponyms preserve information about forgotten crafts and play a significant role in reconstructing cultural and historical heritage.