🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "What's your name?" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ስምህ ምንድነው?
"What's your name?" in Amharic · say it like sim-hih min-den-ehw

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Amharic is ስምህ ምንድነው?. 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

ስምሽ ምንድነው?
Used when addressing a female.
ስምዎ ምንድነው?
More formal way to ask.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is a polite way to ask for someone's name. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
ሰላም! ስምህ ምንድነው?Hello! What is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the phrase based on the gender of the person they are addressing.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask someone's name right away?

Yes, it is common to ask for names when meeting someone new.

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