🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "My name is" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እኔ ስሜ ነው
"My name is" in Amharic · say it like eh-neh si-meh neh-w

The most natural way to say "My name is" in Amharic is እኔ ስሜ ነው. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

እኔ የምን ስም ነኝ
A more formal way to introduce oneself.
ስሜ እንደዚህ ነው
A casual way to say 'my name is'.

When to use it

Use this phrase when introducing yourself to someone. It is a standard way to share your name in both formal and informal settings. You can use it in conversations, meetings, or social gatherings.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ ስሜ ነው ወይዘር አምባሳይMy name is Woyzer Ambasay.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct subject pronoun 'እኔ' (I) before the phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I respond when someone says their name?

You can say 'እኔ ስሜ ነው' followed by your name.

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