How to Say "What's your name?" in Korean
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
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
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 안녕하세요! 이름이 뭐예요? | Hello! What is your name? |
| 저는 민수예요. 당신 이름은 뭐예요? | I am Minsu. What is your name? |
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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