🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?
"What's your name?" in Kannada · say it like nin-na he-saru ay-nu

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Kannada is ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?. 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

ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?
More formal way to ask, suitable for elders or in formal settings.
ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರೇನು?
A casual variant often used among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone new and want to know their name. It is a polite way to start a conversation. Use the formal variant when addressing someone older or in a professional context.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನೀವು ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಬರುವಿರಿ? ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?Where are you from? What is your name?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ನಿನ್ನ' (your) with 'ನಿಮ್ಮ' (your, formal), which can change the tone of the question.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada 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 directly?

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

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