named
word · lemma: name
/ˈneɪmd/
naymd
/nˈeɪmd/
naymd
Definition
'Named' means having a particular name, or being given a name. It can describe both people and things.
Usage & Nuances
'Named' is often used to introduce or identify someone or something, e.g., 'a boy named Tom.' Can also refer to being officially appointed ('named manager'). Do not confuse with 'called' (meaning known as; they overlap but 'named' is more formal or specific). Common with passive forms and relative clauses.
Spanish: llamado - nombradoPortuguese (BR): chamado - nomeadoPortuguese (PT): chamado - nomeadoChinese (Simplified): 名叫 - 被命名为Chinese (Traditional): 名叫 - 被命名為Hindi: नामित - जिसका नाम रखा गयाArabic: اسمه - يدعىBengali: নামকরণ করা হয়েছে - নাম দেওয়া হয়েছেRussian: названный - назначенный (на должность)Japanese: 〜という名前の - 指名されたVietnamese: được đặt tên - được bổ nhiệmKorean: 이름이 붙여진 - 임명된Turkish: adlı - atanmışUrdu: نامزد - نام رکھا گیاIndonesian: yang bernama - diangkat
Example Sentences
The new baby was named Maya.
basic
A street named Elm Road is near my house.
basic
She has a cat named Snowball.
basic
They named their dog after a famous actor.
natural
He was named manager of the team last year.
natural
There's a restaurant named The Olive Tree downtown.
natural