Definitions

1. verb

to name or appoint someone to a position or office

“The king decided to naim his son as the next heir to the throne.”

2. noun

a person’s or a family’s name or surname, especially in the context of traditional Islamic customs

“In some Muslim cultures, the naim is considered a sacred and revered family name.”

3. verb

to perform the Islamic ritual of naming a child, especially a newborn boy, with a traditional family name

“The family decided to naim their newborn son with a respected family name from their ancestors.”