NAMEOF DAX Function (Information) Volatile
Returns the name of a column or measure.
Syntax
| Parameter | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Value |
Any fully-qualified column or measure reference. |
Return values
Name of column or measure passed as argument.
Examples
EVALUATE
{
NAMEOF ( Sales[Sales Amount] ), // Measure reference
NAMEOF ( [Sales Amount] ), // Measure reference
NAMEOF ( Customer[Birth Date] ) // Column reference
}
| Value |
|---|
| ‘Sales'[Sales Amount] |
| ‘Sales'[Sales Amount] |
| ‘Customer'[Birth Date] |
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Last update: Nov 5, 2025 » Contribute » Show contributors
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