How to say “My name is…” in Yiddish
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Yiddish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
מייַן נאָמען איז…
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English
Hello, my name is…
Yiddish
העלא, מייַן נאָמען איז…
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How do you say "My name is…" in Yiddish?
"My name is…" in Yiddish is "מייַן נאָמען איז…". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "מייַן נאָמען איז…" written in Yiddish?
Yiddish uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "מייַן נאָמען איז…" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "מייַן נאָמען איז…" in Yiddish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "מייַן נאָמען איז…" 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 "מייַן נאָמען איז…" mean in English?
"מייַן נאָמען איז…" is the Yiddish 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 Yiddish?
Many languages — including Yiddish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "מייַן נאָמען איז…" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Yiddish spoken?
Yiddish is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Yiddish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Yiddish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "מייַן נאָמען איז…" or any other Yiddish text.