🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ما اسمك؟
"What's your name?" in Arabic · say it like ma ismuk?

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Arabic is ما اسمك؟. 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

ما هو اسمك؟
More formal way to ask.
شو اسمك؟
Casual, commonly used in Levantine dialect.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is a polite way to start a conversation. It is suitable in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Arabic

ArabicEnglish
مرحبا، ما اسمك؟Hello, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct gender form, as 'اسمك' changes to 'اسمكِ' for females.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone their name?

Yes, it is a common and polite question when meeting someone.

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