How to say “My name is…” in Russian
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Меня зовут…
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Russian
Здравствуйте, Меня зовут…
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Russian?
"My name is…" in Russian is "Меня зовут…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Меня зовут…" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Меня зовут…" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Меня зовут…" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Меня зовут…" 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 "Меня зовут…" mean in English?
"Меня зовут…" is the Russian 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 Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Меня зовут…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Russian spoken?
Russian is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Russian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Russian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Меня зовут…" or any other Russian text.