How do you say "My name is..." in German?

"My name is..." in German is "Ich heiße...". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘My name is...’ in German

Q: What does "Ich heiße..." mean in English?

"Ich heiße..." means "My name is..." in English. Usage tip: In German, [heißen] is the usual verb for saying your name: [Ich heiße ...]. You can reuse the pattern directly with any name, like [Ich heiße Maria].

Ich heiße...

ikh HIGH-suh

[ikh HIGH-suh]

💬 Usage Tip: In German, [heißen] is the usual verb for saying your name: [Ich heiße ...]. You can reuse the pattern directly with any name, like [Ich heiße Maria].

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

The German subject pronoun for yourself, used when talking about who you are or what you do.

Example

Ich heiße Anna.

My name is Anna.

heiße

[HIGH-suh]

am called

A common way to say your name in German, literally meaning 'am called.'

Example

Ich heiße Anna.

My name is Anna.

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