How to say “My name is…” in Navajo
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Navajo. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Shí éí … yinishyé
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Navajo
Yá'át'ééh, Shí éí … yinishyé
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Navajo?
"My name is…" in Navajo is "Shí éí … yinishyé". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Shí éí … yinishyé" written in Navajo?
Navajo uses the Navajo alphabet, an alphabet. "Shí éí … yinishyé" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Shí éí … yinishyé" in Navajo?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Shí éí … yinishyé" 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 "Shí éí … yinishyé" mean in English?
"Shí éí … yinishyé" is the Navajo 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 Navajo?
Many languages — including Navajo — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Shí éí … yinishyé" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Navajo spoken?
Navajo is spoken by an estimated 170,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Navajo dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Navajo dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Shí éí … yinishyé" or any other Navajo text.