expression, godan verb (-su)
names and natures do often agree; the name says it all
Proverb meaning that a name often reflects the true nature or essence of the thing or person. Used when someone's name suits their character or when a title accurately describes the content.
彼は「誠」という名前だが、本当に誠実な人だ。名は体を表すとはこのことだ。
His name is Makoto (sincerity), and he truly is a sincere person. This is exactly what 'the name says it all' means.
この店の名前は「安くて美味い」だが、名は体を表すで、本当に安くて美味しい。
This shop's name is 'Cheap and Delicious', and true to its name, it really is cheap and delicious.