As a Noun: 1. Of a person, thing, or place, the word or group of words that you use to identify them. English = name. 2. The opinion that people have about what someone or something is like, especially about how good they are. English = name, reputation. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To give someone or something a name. English = name, call. 2. To have a particular name. English = (be) named, (be) called.