🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "My name is" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زما نوم دی
"My name is" in Pashto · say it like zah-mah noom dee

The most natural way to say "My name is" in Pashto is زما نوم دی. 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

زما نوم
A more casual way to say it, often used in informal settings.
زما نوم دا دی
A slightly more formal version, can be used in introductions.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when introducing yourself to someone new. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Just follow it with your name to complete the introduction.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زما نوم احمد دیMy name is Ahmad.
زما نوم مریم دیMy name is Maryam.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'زما نوم' instead of 'زما نوم دی'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear زما نوم دی, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Pashto 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 Pashto?

You can say 'ستاسو نوم څه دی؟' which means 'What is your name?'

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