English–German

“of the same name” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaɪ̯çˌnaːmɪç/

Example

Er hat eine gleichnamige Kollegin getroffen.

He met a colleague with the same name.

Illustration for gleichnamig (of the same name)

How to say “of the same name” in German

“Of the same name” in German is gleichnamig.

Two separate people, works, or places carry one identical name.

Full entry for gleichnamig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gleichnamig

Das gleichnamige Buch erschien bereits im Jahr 1999.

The book of the same name was published as early as 1999.

Tips for using gleichnamig

  • In formal contexts, gleichnamig often describes a person, work, or place sharing a name with another, while everyday speech often uses gleich heißen or den gleichen Namen haben.

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