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How to Say ‘Is your name?’ in Italian

Ti chiami?

tee kee-ah-mee

[tee kee-ah-mee]

💬 Usage Tip: Follows 'Come' to ask someone's name informally.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Learning someone's name is a respectful start to conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

Ti

[tee]

You

Used conversationally to address someone directly.

Example

Ti chiami Marco?

Are you called Marco?

chiami

[kee-ah-mee]

are called

Used to ask someone's name in a direct manner.

Example

Ti chiami Luca?

Are you called Luca?

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