How to say “My name is…” in Norwegian Bokmål
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Norwegian Bokmål. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Jeg heter …
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Norwegian Bokmål
Hallo, Jeg heter …
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Norwegian Bokmål?
"My name is…" in Norwegian Bokmål is "Jeg heter …". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Jeg heter …" written in Norwegian Bokmål?
"Jeg heter …" is the standard written form in Norwegian Bokmål, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Jeg heter …" in Norwegian Bokmål?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Jeg heter …" 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 "Jeg heter …" mean in English?
"Jeg heter …" is the Norwegian Bokmål 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 Norwegian Bokmål?
Many languages — including Norwegian Bokmål — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Jeg heter …" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Norwegian Bokmål spoken?
Norwegian Bokmål is spoken by an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Jeg heter …" or any other Norwegian Bokmål text.