Denomination etymology

English

English word denomination comes from Latin denomino (I name, designate, nominate.)

Etymology of denomination

Detailed word origin of denomination

Dictionary entry Language Definition
denomino Latin (lat) I name, designate, nominate.
denominatio Latin (lat) Derivation. Metonymy.
denominacion Old French (fro)
denomination English (en) (countable) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a sect or religious subgroup. (countable) A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc. (countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals. (uncountable) The act of naming or designating.