How to say “My name is…” in Mandarin Chinese
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Mandarin Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
我的名字是……
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Mandarin Chinese
你好, 我的名字是……
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Mandarin Chinese?
"My name is…" in Mandarin Chinese is "我的名字是……". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "我的名字是……" written in Mandarin Chinese?
"我的名字是……" is the standard written form in Mandarin Chinese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "我的名字是……" in Mandarin Chinese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "我的名字是……" 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 "我的名字是……" mean in English?
"我的名字是……" is the Mandarin Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese?
Many languages — including Mandarin Chinese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "我的名字是……" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Mandarin Chinese spoken?
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by an estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Mandarin Chinese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Mandarin Chinese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "我的名字是……" or any other Mandarin Chinese text.