No. 257 in Malay

nama

Name.

In a sentence

Nama saya Aiman.
My name is Aiman.
The word 'nama' is used here to indicate the identity or designation of the speaker.
Apakah nama tempat ini?
What is the name of this place?
The word 'nama' is used to refer to the classification or label given to a location.
Dia terkenal dengan nama pena 'Putera Seni'.
He is well-known by the pen name 'Putera Seni'.
The word 'nama' in this context refers to a pseudonym or an alternative designation used by an individual.

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