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nam·ism | \ ˈnā-ˌmi-zəm

Definition of namism
noun
a: a belief that one’s name is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that name differences produce an inherent superiority or inferiority of a particular person due to that person’s name. also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : name discrimination or prejudice

b: using a personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or otherwise control another person.

c: disrespecting another person’s name.
People named Karen have been subjected to namism to the point that many fear using their own name.

Many people are starting to understand that namism harms one’s sense of identity and sense of self worth and is often provoked by sexism and racism.
namism by BeKindToAll March 4, 2022
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A type of prejudice against people in which the namist believes that all people with the same name share the same traits .
Dude 1 "All Jessicas are hoes." Dude 2 "Man, you are such a namist! That is namism right there!"
Namism by Feli_G January 26, 2015
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naimeh by strawberrypoptarts September 3, 2016
a hip-hop artist and singer from Norway, known for his songs “good day”, “coffin girl” and more. he often makes songs about bad relationships, heartbreak and other deep shiet
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guy 2: yup..
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NAIMAH by NameDefintions123 January 4, 2019
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Naimah by Oluwatemi April 14, 2019