name
onoma denotes a personal designation and, in clauses concerning Jesus or God, the name invoked, trusted, honored, or borne.
The word most often occurs in clauses involving the name of Jesus, the Lord, or God—called upon, trusted, used in baptism or commands, and honored or opposed. It also identifies particular people by their personal designations and can refer to names as matters of discussion or as designations recorded in heaven.
Senses in use
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Name invoked or borne in relation to Jesus or God · dominant
The singular forms occur in phrases concerning calling on, trusting in, baptizing in, or acting in the name of the Lord Jesus: in Acts 2:21 the APB renders that everyone who calls on the Lord's name will be saved, and in Acts 19:5 it renders baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus. The same construction is used for an appeal in 1 Corinthians 1:10, a command in Acts 16:18, and trust in 1 John 5:13; other clauses portray the name as extolled or glorified in Acts 19:17 and 2 Thessalonians 1:12.
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Personal designation of an individual · common
Dative singular forms identify people in clauses such as Cornelius in Acts 10:1, Rhoda in Acts 12:13, Timothy in Acts 16:1, and Lydia in Acts 16:14. The nominative singular in John 18:10 identifies the high priest's slave as Malchus, while 3 John 1:15 directs greetings to friends individually by name.
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Designation, names, or named standing · occasional
The plural forms refer to names collectively: Acts 18:15 places names among disputed matters, and Luke 10:20 says that the disciples' names are written in heaven. In Mark 3:17, the plural is used when names are put on James and John; Acts 15:17 speaks of Gentiles called by God's name.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB frequently presents the term with “name,” especially in phrases such as “in the name of” and “call on the name of.” In personal-identification clauses it renders “named,” and does not by itself determine the term's precise contribution in every clause.