Pomenovanie

Pomenovanie is a term used in several Slavic languages to denote the act or result of naming something or someone. It is derived from the verb meaning to name, designate, or mention, and it forms a basis for discussions of designation, nomenclature, and terminology in linguistic and cultural contexts. In everyday use, pomenovanie can refer to the process of giving a name to a person, place, object, or concept, as well as to the name itself.

In linguistics and onomastics, pomenovanie is closely tied to how names are formed, classified, and used in communication. It encompasses issues such as proper names versus common names, the rules of naming in different languages, and the ways naming reflects social, cultural, or historical factors. In many Slavic cultures, naming practices are imbued with significance, including ceremonies at birth and the selection of names with particular meanings or family connections.

In religious and liturgical contexts, related terms such as pominovanie (often transliterated as pomenovanie in some contexts) are used to describe the remembrance or commemoration of individuals during prayers and services, especially in Eastern Christian traditions. This usage, though related etymologically, denotes a different function from secular naming.

See also: Onomastics, Nomenclature, Toponymy, Baptismal naming.