The word "named" is the past tense of the verb "name." It refers to the act of giving a specific name to someone or something. When you name something, you are identifying it in a way that distinguishes it from others, often indicating its purpose, characteristics, or identity.
The word "named" comes from the Old English "namian," which means "to name or to call." It has Germanic roots and has evolved through different forms in the English language over the centuries.