Emërimi

Emërimi is a noun in the Albanian language that denotes two related acts: the act of giving a name to someone or something (naming) and the formal designation of a person to a position or role (appointment). The term is derived from emër, meaning name, and the suffix -imi, which forms abstract nouns that express a process or action.

In linguistics and onomastics, emërimi refers to the practice of assigning names to people, places, or things, including the study of name origins, structures, and usage. In public administration and law, emërimi describes the official designation of individuals to offices or duties, often by decree or appointment, such as emërimi i një ministri.

In cultural contexts, emërimi can denote the naming ceremony for a newborn, when a child is given a name in a family or community setting. In religious institutions, the term can also appear to describe designation to a service or office within the church or denomination.

The term is widely used in Albanian texts to distinguish between simply naming and formal appointment. Related topics include onomastics, naming practices, and nomenclature.