Hydrographic Names and Terms of Saryarka

A comprehensive analysis of hydronyms in Saryarka, Kazakhstan, reveals over 3,000 water body names rooted in plant and animal nomenclature, human identities, tribes, and descendants. These hydronyms provide critical insights into natural conditions, landscape features, and anthropogenic activities, including properties like color, flow, depth, and economic significance. The study classified potamonyms based on their etymology and physical-geographical attributes, compiling a detailed map of microhydronyms. By examining historical and cultural influences, researchers uncovered the origins and roles of these names in shaping Saryarka's hydrological identity.

Yeginbayeva, A., Saparov, K., Abdullina, A., Zhensikbayeva, N., Atasoy, E., & Keikin, Y. (2024). Гидрографические названия и термины Cарыарки. BULLETIN of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Chemistry. Geography. Ecology Series, 148(3), 93–110. https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2024-148-3-93-110