As a Noun: 1. A name given to someone which is not their real name. English = nickname, sobriquet. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To give a name to someone or something; or to be given a particular name and to be known by that name. English = call, name; (be) called, (be) named. 2. To describe a thing or a person by using a particular word, sign or phrase. English = call. 3. To use a special name for a person which is not their real name. English = nickname.