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be known as vs name

name vs be known as

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

be known as and name both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be known as No No Yes No
name Yes No Yes No
As verbs, be known as and name are synonyms defined as:
  • be known as and name: assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Other synonyms of be known as include call, know as.
be known as (noun) name (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
be known as (verb) name (verb)
look on as or consider determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
assign a specified (usually proper) name to identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between be known as and name

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