How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in Italian
Come ti chiami?
koh-meh tee kee-ah-mee
[koh-meh tee kee-ah-mee]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'How do you call yourself?' in Italian.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italian introductions can be quite formal initially; first names often come after knowing someone better.
Phrase Breakdown
Come
[koh-meh]
What
Used to ask someone's name.
Iniziamo con: 'Come ti chiami?'
Let's start with: 'What's your name?'
ti
[tee]
you
Referring to the person you are speaking to.
Sei tu che chiedo: 'ti chiami?'
It is you I'm asking: 'your name?'
chiami
[kee-ah-mee]
call
The way you identify or address someone.
Ti chiami Mario o Luigi?
Is your name Mario or Luigi?
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