🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "My name is" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ
"My name is" in Khmer · say it like khnom chhmoh

The most natural way to say "My name is" in Khmer is ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ. 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

ខ្ញុំគឺឈ្មោះ
More formal way to introduce oneself
ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះខ្ញុំ
Used for emphasis, less common

When to use it

Use this phrase when introducing yourself to someone. It is a polite and standard way to state your name. You can use it in both formal and casual settings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះសុខាMy name is Sokha.
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct pronoun 'ខ្ញុំ' (I) before the phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I say my name in Khmer?

You can say 'ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ' followed by your name.

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