This is the 23rd most frequent Chinese word.
名
"名" means "name," "reputation," or "fame."
In this sentence, '名' is used in the word '着名' which means 'famous' or 'renowned', indicating someone's prominence or reputation.
他是一位着名科学家。
He is a renowned scientist.
Here, '名' appears in '名字', which means 'name', referring to a person's appellation.
请问你的名字是什么？
May I ask what your name is?
In this instance, '名' serves as a measure word for people, specifically participants in an event.