This is the 827th most frequent German word.
heißen
"Heißen" means "to be called" or "to mean."
In this sentence, 'heißen' is used as a name identifier, translating to 'to be called' or 'to be named' in English.
Ich heiße Anna.
My name is Anna.
Here, 'heißen' expresses the name or designation of someone or something, specifically referring to locations or places.
Die Stadt heißt Berlin.
The city is called Berlin.
In this context, 'heißen' is used idiomatically to inquire about meaning or implication, functioning as 'to mean' in English.