🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "My name is" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು
"My name is" in Kannada · say it like nanna hesaru

The most natural way to say "My name is" in Kannada is ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು. 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

ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರೇ
Used in more casual contexts
ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು
Used when asking for someone's name

When to use it

You can use this phrase when introducing yourself to someone. It is a polite and standard way to share your name. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ರಾಮುMy name is Ramu
ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಶ್ರುತಿMy name is Shruti
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'ನನ್ನ' (my) and say just 'ಹೆಸರು' (name).

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask someone their name in Kannada?

You can ask 'ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?' which means 'What is your name?'

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