nameOf

P744
predicate

Indicates that one entity is the name or designation of another entity.

All labels observed (179)

Label Occurrences
hasName 7,603
nameVariant 984
nameOrigin 820

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: nameOf
Generated description
Indicates that one entity is the name or designation of another entity.

Sample triples (15,678)

Subject Object
Eastern Conference Finals Bob Cousy Trophy via predicate surface "trophyName"
Chalk Hill AVA named for white, chalky-appearing volcanic ash soils via predicate surface "nameOrigin"
Elliot Street Elliot Street via predicate surface "hasName" self-link
Operation Detachment Operation Detachment via predicate surface "codeName" self-link
Avoca, Iowa Avoca via predicate surface "hasName"
ZWL cent via predicate surface "subunitName"
Pope Alexander VI Pope Alexander VI via predicate surface "papalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Alexander VI
James I of Scotland James I of Scotland via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: James I
Sant’Anna (Italian)
surface form: Sant’Anna
Sant’Anna via predicate surface "nameVariant"
Sant’Anna (Italian)
surface form: Sant’Anna
Sant Anna via predicate surface "nameVariant"
Sant’Anna (Italian)
surface form: Sant’Anna
Sant’Anna via predicate surface "nameVariant"
surface form: Sant’Anna di Gerusalemme
Hannah (traditional Hebrew form)
surface form: Hannah
biblical figure Hannah, mother of Samuel via predicate surface "isNameOf"
The Backs, Cambridge refers to the backs of the riverside colleges via predicate surface "nameOrigin"
James II of Scotland James II via predicate surface "regnalName"
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress BUFF via predicate surface "nicknamed"
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Big Ugly Fat Fellow via predicate surface "nicknamed"
Empress of Japan 皇后 via predicate surface "JapaneseName"
Operation Barkhane named after the crescent-shaped barkhane sand dune via predicate surface "nameOrigin"
Jura Mountains Jurassic period via predicate surface "nameOrigin"
Richard III of England Richard III of England via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Richard III
Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes Art Deco via predicate surface "gaveNameTo"
Abbey Stadium Abbey Stadium via predicate surface "sponsoredName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: R Costings Abbey Stadium
Abbey Stadium Abbey Stadium via predicate surface "sponsoredName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Cambs Glass Stadium
Abbey Stadium Abbey Stadium via predicate surface "sponsoredName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: The Abbey Stadium
Charles II of England Charles II of England via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Charles II
Lek Lek River via predicate surface "hasName"
Academy Award for Best Sound Academy Awards statuette via predicate surface "trophyName"
surface form: Oscar statuette
Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters
surface form: Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Zero via predicate surface "nicknamed"
Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters
surface form: Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Zeke via predicate surface "nicknamed"
Seattle Kraken mythical sea creature kraken via predicate surface "nameOrigin"
King Abdullah Expansion King Abdullah Expansion via predicate surface "hasName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: King Abdullah Expansion of Masjid al-Haram
Pope Gregory XIII Pope Gregory XIII via predicate surface "papalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Gregory XIII
King Henry VI of England
surface form: Henry VI of England
King Henry VI of England via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Henry VI
James III of Scotland James III of Scotland via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: James III
Saint Lawrence River Saint Lawrence River via predicate surface "FrenchName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Fleuve Saint-Laurent
James IV of Scotland James IV of Scotland via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: James IV
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Opus 100 via predicate surface "pipeOrganName"
Belton Cemetery Belton Cemetery via predicate surface "hasName" self-link
Al-Quddus Allah via predicate surface "isNameOf"
Kjell Lie Kjell Lie via predicate surface "nameString" self-link
John II of Portugal John II of Portugal via predicate surface "regnalName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: João II
Sir Alex Ferguson Stand Sir Alex Ferguson Stand via predicate surface "hasName" self-link
Yoyogi National Gymnasium 国立代々木競技場 via predicate surface "JapaneseName"
Zionsville Community High School Zionsville Community High School via predicate surface "hasTeamName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Zionsville Eagles
Chico Chico via predicate surface "hasName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Chico, California
Johanus theophoric name via predicate surface "hasNameCategory"
BMO Field BMO Field via predicate surface "sponsoredName" self-link
Muntplein Muntplein via predicate surface "hasDutchName" self-link
Gulf of Lion Gulf of Lion via predicate surface "FrenchName" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Golfe du Lion
CanChamp Voyageurs Cup via predicate surface "trophyName"