How to Pronounce "name after"
expression
ˈneɪm/ /ˈæftɝ
NAYM AF-ter
nˈeɪm/ /ˈɑːftɐ
NAYM AHFT-uh
Definition
To give someone or something the same name as another person, usually as a way to honor them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪm/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
nˈeɪm/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYM AF-ter
UK
NAYM AHFT-uh
Listen in Context
He was named after his father.
The school was named after a local hero.
My cat is named after a famous singer.
I was actually named after my great-grandmother.