VocabDictionary

name

/neษชm/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

To give a name to; to identify or specify a person or thing.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThey decided to name the baby after his grandfather.โ€
  • โ€œCan you name all the countries in South America?โ€
2.noun

A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œWhat is your name?โ€
  • โ€œThe company made a name for itself in the tech industry.โ€
Share & Learn With Friends

Share โ€œnameโ€ with study groups, classmates, or on your social channels.

English Synonyms & Near Equivalents

English Antonyms & Opposites

Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown

Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โ€œnameโ€.

Thesaurus Entry
Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'nama', of Germanic origin, related to the Dutch 'naam' and German 'Name'. It traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*hโ‚nรณmn-', which is also the ancestor of the Latin 'nomen' and Greek 'onoma'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'name' as the 'label' you give to a person or thing to 'name' it.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œnameโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œnameโ€ in English?

In English, name (verb) is defined as: โ€œTo give a name to; to identify or specify a person or thing.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œnameโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThey decided to name the baby after his grandfather.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œnameโ€?

Common synonyms include:appellation,designation,title,moniker

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œnameโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'nama', of Germanic origin, related to the Dutch 'naam' and German 'Name'. It traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*hโ‚nรณmn-', which is also the ancestor of the Latin 'nomen' and Greek 'onoma'.