The Grammatical Weighting of the Arabized Names

Abstract

This study explores the grammatical integration and morphological adaptation of Arabized names within the structure of Modern Standard Arabic. Focusing on names borrowed from non-Arabic languages—particularly Greek, Latin, and Persian origins—it investigates how these names are assimilated into Arabic's syntactic, morphological, and phonological systems. The concept of "grammatical weighting" is employed to analyze the extent to which these names conform to Arabic grammatical rules, including gender assignment, case inflection, definiteness, and pluralization. Through both qualitative and corpus-based analysis, the study identifies patterns of nativization, highlighting differences between fully integrated and partially assimilated names. The findings reveal that Arabized names occupy a unique position in Arabic grammar, often balancing phonetic preservation with morphological conformity, and reflect broader linguistic strategies of cultural and linguistic adaptation in Arabic naming conventions.