🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
מה השם שלך?
"What's your name?" in Hebrew · say it like mah ha-shem shel-cha

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Hebrew is מה השם שלך?. 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

איך קוראים לך?
A more casual way to ask someone their name.
מה שמך?
A slightly more formal way to ask.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone for the first time. It is polite and straightforward. It works in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
שלום, מה השם שלך?Hello, what is your name?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use the correct form of 'your' based on gender.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear מה השם שלך?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hebrew 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's name directly?

Yes, it is considered polite in most situations.

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