be known as vs esteem

be known as is not a noun while esteem is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
be known as	No	No	Yes	No
esteem	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, be known as and esteem are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of be known as include know as, look on, look upon, regard as, repute, take to be, think of.

be known as (noun)	esteem (noun)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	a feeling of delighted approval and liking
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

be known as (verb)	esteem (verb)
look on as or consider	look on as or consider
assign a specified (usually proper) name to	regard highly; think much of