🇮🇷 Persian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
نام شما چیست؟
"What's your name?" in Persian · say it like naam shomaa chist

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Persian is نام شما چیست؟. 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

اسم شما چیست؟
more casual and commonly used
شما را به چه نام می‌شناسند؟
more formal and polite

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone for the first time. It is polite and straightforward. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, depending on your tone.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
سلام، نام شما چیست؟Hello, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'نام' with 'اسم', but both are acceptable in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear نام شما چیست؟, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Persian 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 in a formal email?

It's better to use a more formal variant like 'شما را به چه نام می‌شناسند؟' in written communication.

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