Dutch word naam comes from Proto-Uralic *nime (Name.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *nime | Proto-Uralic (urj-pro) | Name. |
| *h₁nómn̥ | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Name. |
| *namô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Name. |
| namo | Old Dutch (odt) | Name. |
| name | Middle Dutch (dum) | Fame, reputation. Name Receiving. Taking. |
| naam | Dutch (nld) | Name. |