name
word
/ˈneɪm/
naym
/nˈeɪm/
naym
Definition
A word or set of words used to identify a person, place, or thing. It can also mean the fame or reputation of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts. Usually combined with 'first', 'last', or 'full' to specify parts of a person's name. Watch out for confusion between 'name' (noun) and 'name' as a verb meaning 'to give a name'.
Spanish: nombrePortuguese (BR): nomePortuguese (PT): nomeChinese (Simplified): 名字Chinese (Traditional): 名字Hindi: नामArabic: اسمBengali: নামRussian: имяJapanese: 名前Vietnamese: tênKorean: 이름Turkish: isim - adUrdu: نامIndonesian: nama
Example Sentences
What is your name?
basic
Please write your full name on the form.
basic
Her name is Maria.
basic
I've heard of that name before, is he your friend?
natural
What's the name of that song you like?
natural
They gave their baby a unique name.
natural