🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
¿Cómo te llamas?
"What's your name?" in Spanish · say it like koh-moh tay yah-mas

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Spanish is ¿Cómo te llamas?. 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

¿Cuál es tu nombre?
More formal or when asking for full names.
¿Cómo se llama usted?
Used in formal situations or when addressing someone respectfully.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone their name in a casual setting. It is appropriate for conversations with friends or acquaintances. If you are in a formal situation, consider using a more formal variant.

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Examples in Spanish

SpanishEnglish
Hola, ¿cómo te llamas?Hi, what's your name?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say '¿Qué es tu nombre?' which is incorrect in this context.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask this question to strangers?

Yes, it's generally acceptable in informal settings.

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