🇱🇦 Lao phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຊື່ອະໄສບໍ່
"What's your name?" in Lao · say it like see-uh ah-sai baw

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

ທ່ານຊື່ໃດ
More formal way to ask someone their name.
ເຈົ້າຊື່ໃດ
Casual way to ask a friend their name.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is polite and friendly. Use it in both formal and informal settings. Adjust your tone based on the context and your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີ, ຊື່ອະໄສບໍ່?Hello, what's your name?
ຂໍໍ່ສະບາຍດີ, ທ່ານຊື່ໃດ?Excuse me, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite forms when addressing elders or strangers.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ຊື່ອະໄສບໍ່, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Lao 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 right away?

Yes, it's common to ask someone's name when you first meet them.

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