What is uniform resource name?

A Uniform Resource Name (URN) is a type of URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) that serves as a unique identifier for a resource without specifying its location. URNs are intended to remain globally unique and persistent over time, even if the resource is moved or no longer available. They are often used in namespaces, such as in bibliographic systems or for naming conventions in various applications. Unlike URLs, which provide a means to access resources, URNs focus on the identity of the resource itself.