nimiäminen
Nimiäminen is a Finnish term that can be translated as "naming," "appellation," or "designation." It broadly refers to the act of assigning a name to something or someone. This can encompass a wide range of contexts, from the naming of a newborn child to the designation of a geographical feature or the naming of a company or product.
In a personal context, nimiäminen is a significant cultural practice. Parents choose names for their children,
Beyond personal names, nimiäminen applies to objects, places, and abstract concepts. For instance, streets, buildings, and
The process of nimiäminen can be formal, as in legal or official naming conventions, or informal, arising