noun
ett namn
name
Definition & meaning
Namn means name: a word or phrase used to identify a person, place, thing, or organization.
It can also refer to a person’s reputation or renown, depending on the context.
Grammar & Word origin
Namn is a neuter noun:
- Singular: ett namn, namnet
- Plural: namn, namnen
The word comes from Old Norse nafn, related to English “name.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- benämning — a designation or term for something; broader and often more formal than namn.
- rykte — reputation or rumor; similar to namn only when referring to someone’s standing.
There is no direct general antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon skrev sitt namn på pappret.noun
She wrote her name on the paper.
Vad är dina katters namn?noun
What are your cats' names?
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