# bename

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
2. To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
3. To name; call; style; describe as.

## Etymology
From Middle English benamen. Equivalent to be- + name. Compare Middle English benemnen, from Old English benemnan, a closely related formation. Compare further Saterland Frisian benaame, German benennen, Swedish benämna, Dutch benoemen.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bename