Meaning of the word named in English

What does named mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

named

US /neɪmd/
UK /neɪmd/

Adjective

having a particular name

Example:
A man named John called earlier.
The company was named after its founder.

Verb

past simple and past participle of name

Example:
They named their daughter Sarah.
He was named as a suspect in the case.