🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "My name is" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tôi tên là
"My name is" in Vietnamese · say it like toy ten lah

The most natural way to say "My name is" in Vietnamese is Tôi tên là. 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

Mình tên là
Used in casual settings, often among friends.
Tên tôi là
A more formal way to introduce oneself.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to introduce yourself to someone. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can follow it with your name to complete the introduction.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Tôi tên là Minh.My name is Minh.
Mình tên là Lan.My name is Lan.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'tên' which means 'name'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Tôi tên là, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Vietnamese 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?

You can say 'Bạn tên là gì?' which means 'What is your name?'

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