How to say “My name is…” in Vietnamese
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Vietnamese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Tên tôi là…
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Vietnamese
Xin chào, Tên tôi là…
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Vietnamese?
"My name is…" in Vietnamese is "Tên tôi là…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Tên tôi là…" written in Vietnamese?
"Tên tôi là…" is the standard written form in Vietnamese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Tên tôi là…" in Vietnamese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Tên tôi là…" 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 "Tên tôi là…" mean in English?
"Tên tôi là…" is the Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese?
Many languages — including Vietnamese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Tên tôi là…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Vietnamese spoken?
Vietnamese is spoken by an estimated 85 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Vietnamese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Vietnamese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Tên tôi là…" or any other Vietnamese text.