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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
អ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វី?
"What's your name?" in Khmer · say it like ah-nek chhmouh a-vey

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Khmer is អ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វី?. 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

តើអ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វី?
More formal way to ask.
អ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វីខ្លះ?
Casual way, often used among friends.

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 formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សួស្តី! អ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វី?Hello! What is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite form 'អ្នក' (you) when asking.

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 directly in Khmer culture.

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