Paror

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Aboyo, Abuk, Abungu, Abuto, Achieng, Achor, Adede, Adjuoga, Adut, Aduor, Agutu, Agwang, Akello, Aketch, Akinyi, Akomo, Akoth, Akou, Akulu, Alek, Aluel, Aluoch, Amer, Amondi, Anindo, Angweng, Anyango, Anwat, Aol, Aoro, Athiambo, Atieno, Atong, Auma, Awino, Awiti, Awud, Awuor, Ayen, Bol, Hawi, Nyabeel, Nyabol, Nyadhial, Nyaluok, Nyandeng, Nyapal, Nyaring, Nyayuol, Yar.

Masculine names

Alier, Biel, Bol, Chol, Dut, Fwaya, Garang, Gatbei, Guor, Hawi, Jaramogi, Jok, Kajwang, Kuol, Mabior, Mabok, Machur, Madhil, Majok, Makoi, Malith, Manute, Marial, Mayom, Mindiwo, Monyyak, Obera, Oburu, Ochieng, Ochola, Odero, Odhiambo, Odoyo, Oduor, Oketch, Okeyo, Okinyi, Okomo, Okoth, Oliechi, Omondi, Ondiek, Ongweng, Onyango, Origi, Otieno, Otiya, Owiti, Raila, Thon.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Paror speak a variety of related dialects which are grouped under the standardised prestige language Parorthok. Most Paror dialects have very few fricative or sibiliant sounds, although labiodental plosives are often interpreted or realised as dental fricatives. Tone and voice quality are important aspects of Paror vowels, but these are not usually marked in writing.