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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
మీ పేరు ఏమిటి?
"What's your name?" in Telugu · say it like mee pairu emiti

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Telugu is మీ పేరు ఏమిటి?. 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

మీ పేరు ఏమిటి గారు?
Use this in a formal context.
నీ పేరు ఏమిటి?
This is a more casual way to ask.

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 suitable in both formal and informal situations, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
హాయ్, మీ పేరు ఏమిటి?Hi, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the formal and informal versions, using 'నీ' in a formal setting.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask someone's name directly?

Yes, it is common and polite to ask someone's name directly in Telugu.

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