How to say “My name is…” in Ancient Greek
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Ancient Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …
ónomá moí estin …
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Ancient Greek
χαῖρε, ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Ancient Greek?
"My name is…" in Ancient Greek is "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" written in Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" in Ancient Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" mean in English?
"ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" is the Ancient Greek way of saying "My name is…" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "My name is…" in Ancient Greek?
Many languages — including Ancient Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Ancient Greek dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Ancient Greek dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ὄνομά μοί ἐστιν …" or any other Ancient Greek text.