An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office; to appoint to a duty or office.
   

   2. To name; designate.

Etymology (EN): From L. nominatus, p.p. of nominare “to name, call by name, give a name to,” also “name for office,” from nomen, → name.

Etymology (PE): Nâmenidan, from nâmen, from O.Pers./Av.nâman-, → name, + infinitive suffix -idan.