How to say “My name is…” in Hawaiian
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Hawaiian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ʻO koʻu inoa…
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Hawaiian
Aloha, ʻO koʻu inoa…
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Hawaiian?
"My name is…" in Hawaiian is "ʻO koʻu inoa…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ʻO koʻu inoa…" written in Hawaiian?
"ʻO koʻu inoa…" is the standard written form in Hawaiian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ʻO koʻu inoa…" in Hawaiian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ʻO koʻu inoa…" 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 "ʻO koʻu inoa…" mean in English?
"ʻO koʻu inoa…" is the Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian?
Many languages — including Hawaiian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ʻO koʻu inoa…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hawaiian spoken?
Hawaiian is spoken by an estimated 24,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hawaiian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hawaiian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ʻO koʻu inoa…" or any other Hawaiian text.