German - English (British) translations for "Name"
"Name" German translation
Translation
name
Definition
Name is a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to
Mein Name ist Anna.
My name is Anna.
Meaning: reputation or fame
Er hat einen guten Namen in der Branche.
He has a good reputation in the industry.
Meaning: a title or epithet given to someone as an achievement
Er hat den Namen des besten Schülers erhalten.
He received the title of best student.
Meaning: a person's destiny or lot
Es liegt nicht in meinem Namen, das zu tun.
It is not my destiny to do that.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Mein Name ist Anna.
My name is Anna.
Wie ist dein Name?
What's your name?
Ich habe deinen Namen vergessen.
I forgot your name.
Sein Name steht auf der Liste der Gewinner.
His name is on the list of winners.
Sie hat ihren Namen geändert, um unerkannt zu bleiben.
She changed her name to remain anonymous.
Der Name des neuen Produkts wurde noch nicht bekannt gegeben.
The name of the new product has not been announced yet.
Ich werde deinen Namen in meinem Buch erwähnen.
I will mention your name in my book.
Er hat seinen Namen durch harte Arbeit und Entschlossenheit bekannt gemacht.
He made his name known through hard work and determination.
Wenn ich einen Sohn hätte, würde ich ihn nach meinem Großvater benennen.
If I had a son, I would name him after my grandfather.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In the German language, Name means the same as in English. It is a linguistic expression that serves as an identifier for people, animals, places, and things. A name can be given to someone at birth, chosen later in life, or inherited from family members.
Names can have cultural and historical significance. For example, many German surnames are derived from occupations such as Müller (miller), Schmidt (smith), or Fischer (fisher). Some names also have religious roots or are associated with certain regions or ethnic groups.
In addition to personal names, there are also brand names, trade names, and geographical names. These types of names serve as identifiers for products, companies, and locations. In some cases, they may also carry connotations or associations that affect how people perceive them.