imenovati

1. (to a post) to appoint
   Vlada je imenovala novog ambasadora. — The government appointed a new ambassador.
   Imenovan je za direktora škole. — He was appointed head of the school.
2. to name
   Ulica je imenovana po poznatom pesniku. — The street was named after a famous poet.
3. to name; to mention by name
   Novinar nije hteo da imenuje svoj izvor. — The journalist refused to name his source.

For appointments use imenovati someone za + acc. (za ministra).