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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Vad heter du?
"What's your name?" in Swedish 路 say it like vahd heh-ter doo

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Swedish is Vad heter du?. 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

Vad kallas du?
Used in more formal contexts.
Vad 盲r ditt namn?
More formal and less common in casual conversation.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is a polite way to ask for someone's name. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Hej! Vad heter du?Hi! What is your name?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'Hur' instead of 'Vad', which means 'how' instead of 'what'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone their name?

Yes, it is considered polite to ask for someone's name when you meet them.

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