🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
আপনার নাম কি?
"What's your name?" in Bengali · say it like ah-puh-nar naam kee

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Bengali is আপনার নাম কি?. 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

তোমার নাম কি?
Used in casual contexts, typically among friends.
আপনার নাম কী?
A slightly more formal version.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is polite and appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Make sure to use the correct form based on your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আমি জানি না, আপনার নাম কি?I don't know, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'আপনার' (apnar) with 'তোমার' (tomar) and use them interchangeably, but they have different levels of formality.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask someone's name directly?

Yes, it is common and polite to ask someone's name when you meet them.

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