“What's your name” in Japanese is お名前は何ですか (おなまえはなんですか), pronounced o-namae wa nan desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 10 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
The polite お makes it respectful. In conversation it’s often shortened to お名前は？. Never use お for your own name.
Example sentences
- すみません、お名前は何ですか。すみません、おなまえはなんですか。Excuse me, what’s your name?
- 名前は何？なまえはなに？What’s your name? (casual)
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| short | お名前は？ | おなまえは？ o-namae wa? |
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私の名前は〜ですMy name isおいくつですかHow old are youどちらからですかWhere are you from私もですMe tooまた明日See you tomorrow気をつけてTake careお疲れさまでしたGood jobおめでとうございますCongratulations
FAQ
How do you say What's your name in Japanese?
What's your name in Japanese is お名前は何ですか (おなまえはなんですか), pronounced “o-namae wa nan desu ka”.
How do you write What's your name in Japanese?
It's written お名前は何ですか with kanji, or おなまえはなんですか in hiragana. Both are read o-namae wa nan desu ka.