How to say “My name is…” in Hebrew

The most common way to say “my name is…” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

שמי…

In a sentence

English

Hello, my name is…

Hebrew

שלום, שמי…

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How do you say "My name is…" in Hebrew?

"My name is…" in Hebrew is "שמי…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "שמי…" written in Hebrew?

Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "שמי…" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "שמי…" in Hebrew?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "שמי…" 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 "שמי…" mean in English?

"שמי…" is the Hebrew 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 Hebrew?

Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "שמי…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Hebrew spoken?

Hebrew is spoken by an estimated 9 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Hebrew dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hebrew dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "שמי…" or any other Hebrew text.

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