NaMN

Namn is the Swedish word for "name" and is used to identify a person, place, or thing. In everyday usage, it most often refers to a person’s full name, which typically combines a given name with a family name; the term can also apply to places, brands, and other identifiers.

In North Germanic languages, the term has cognates such as Danish "navn" and Norwegian "navn," and Old Norse "nafn." These forms share a common linguistic heritage within the Germanic language family, reflecting how names function across related languages.

A person's name usually consists of a given name and a surname; many individuals have multiple given names or middle names. Names convey information about identity and are used in social, administrative, and ceremonial contexts. They are capitalized and treated as proper nouns in written language.

Naming practices vary widely by culture and history. Some societies use patronymic or matronymic systems, where a component of the name reflects a parent rather than a family line. Others rely on inherited family surnames passed down through generations. Many countries maintain civil registries that record names, and legal frameworks may regulate which names are permissible or how names can be changed. Names thus sit at the intersection of language, culture, and law, shaping personal identity and social belonging.