name- root words — words with the name- root

The root name- comes from Germanic nama, meaning name. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including surname. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the name- root

Explore words with name- — words containing the name- root and sharing its sense of "name". Examples include surname. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does name- mean?

The name- root means name, from Germanic nama. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.