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[めい()·めい()]
meimei
noun, suru verb, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[めい()·めい()]
meimei
Irregular Kanji

Root Words:

[めい() + めい()]
mei + mei

English Meaning(s) for 命名

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. naming; christening

Definition and Synonyms for 命名

Call assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Synonyms: 名付ける, 呼ぶ, 命名, 称える, 称える
Designate assign a name or title to
Synonyms: 名付ける, 命名
Naming the verbal act of naming
Synonyms: 命名

Meanings for each kanji in 命名

» fate; command; decree; destiny; life; appoint
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation

Categories 命名 is a member of

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Stroke Order Diagrams for 命名

Sample Sentences for 命名

Have you named your new born baby?
He was named Horatio after his uncle.
She was named after her grandmother.
He was christened John.
He named his son John after his own father.

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