🇰🇷 Korean phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
이름이 뭐예요?
"What's your name?" in Korean · say it like ee-reum-ee mwoyeyo

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Korean is 이름이 뭐예요?. 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

이름이 뭐니?
Casual form used among friends or younger people.
성함이 어떻게 되세요?
More formal version, often used in polite situations.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and wanting to know their name. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. Use the casual variant with friends or younger people, and the formal one in professional settings or with elders.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
안녕하세요! 이름이 뭐예요?Hello! What is your name?
저는 민수예요. 당신 이름은 뭐예요?I am Minsu. What is your name?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse the formal and casual forms. Use the appropriate version based on the context.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I just say '이름?'

No, it's incomplete. Always ask '이름이 뭐예요?' or use a variant.

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