अंग्रेज़ी

name

gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1 अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1600
अर्थ
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संज्ञा A1 entity
1

Word by which someone is known

The word people use to call or talk about a person.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [someone]'s name
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
समानार्थी शब्द
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
विलोम शब्द
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
शब्द-संयोजन
full name |first name |last name |middle name |call by name
विषय
identity |daily life |core_vocabulary |communication |relationships
उदाहरण
  • Her name is Sarah Johnson.
  • Please write your full name at the top of the form.
  • He forgot my name after we met.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • My name is Tom.
  • What is your name?
  • I can’t remember his name.
संज्ञा A2 entity
2

Word for something's title

The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.

उपयोग पैटर्न: the name of [something]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
समानार्थी शब्द
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
शब्द-संयोजन
brand name |street name |company name |product name
विषय
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • The street name was changed after the war.
  • Do you know the name of this song?
  • That company changed its name last year.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • This is the name of my school.
  • What is the name of this city?
  • I like the name of that shop.
क्रिया A2 action
3

Give someone or something a name

To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.

उपयोग पैटर्न: to name [someone/something] [something]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
समानार्थी शब्द
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
शब्द-संयोजन
name after |name officially |name correctly
विषय
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • They decided to name their daughter Emma.
  • The committee will name a new leader next week.
  • He named his dog after his favorite musician.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • We will name the baby Anna.
  • The teacher named me class leader.
  • I named my cat Snow.
संज्ञा B1 entity
4

Reputation or public standing

What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.

आम गलती:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
समानार्थी शब्द
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
विलोम शब्द
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
शब्द-संयोजन
make a name for oneself |good name |bad name
विषय
reputation |society |core_vocabulary |communication |business
उदाहरण
  • She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
  • The scandal ruined his good name.
  • That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • He has a good name in the city.
  • The school has a bad name now.
  • She made a name in music.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
name (1 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
शब्द रूप
Noun
  • Base: name
  • Plural: names
Verb
  • Base: name
  • 3rd Person Singular: names
  • Present Participle: naming
  • Past: named
शब्द परिवार
Forms
names noun naming verb named verb
Related words
surname noun B1 nickname noun A2 username noun A2 rename verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nameless adjective
Advanced or less common
namely adverb B2 namesake noun
अभिव्यक्तियाँ

call someone names

1
/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom informal

Insult with mean words

To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.

उदाहरण
  • The children were calling him names on the playground.
  • She got upset when they called her names.

in the name of [something]

1
/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

For the sake of something

To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.

उदाहरण
  • They fought in the name of freedom.
  • In the name of science, we must continue this research.

make a name for oneself

1
/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom

Become famous or respected

To become known and respected for doing something well.

उदाहरण
  • She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
  • She made a name for herself in the art world.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.

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