🇳🇵 Nepali phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
तिम्रो नाम के हो?
"What's your name?" in Nepali · say it like tim-ro naam ke ho

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Nepali is तिम्रो नाम के हो?. 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

तिम्रो नाम के हो त?
Used in a more casual context.
तपाईंको नाम के हो?
More formal and polite.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and you want to know their name. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Adjust the formality based on your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Nepali

NepaliEnglish
नमस्ते, तिम्रो नाम के हो?Hello, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'तपाईं' and 'तिमी' based on formality.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase with strangers?

Yes, it's a polite way to ask for someone's name.

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