How to say “My name is…” in Northern Sotho
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Northern Sotho. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Leina la ka ke…
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Northern Sotho
Dumela, Leina la ka ke…
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Northern Sotho?
"My name is…" in Northern Sotho is "Leina la ka ke…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Leina la ka ke…" written in Northern Sotho?
"Leina la ka ke…" is the standard written form in Northern Sotho, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Leina la ka ke…" in Northern Sotho?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Leina la ka ke…" 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 "Leina la ka ke…" mean in English?
"Leina la ka ke…" is the Northern Sotho 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 Northern Sotho?
Many languages — including Northern Sotho — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Leina la ka ke…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Northern Sotho spoken?
Northern Sotho is spoken by an estimated 4 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Northern Sotho dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Northern Sotho dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Leina la ka ke…" or any other Northern Sotho text.