How to Say "Hello, My Name Is Ruby" in Spanish

hola, me llamo ruby

The English phrase "hello, my name is ruby" is translated into Spanish as hola, me llamo ruby.

This phrase is a greeting used to introduce yourself to another person. While English speakers typically say "my name is", Spanish speakers more commonly use the reflexive verb llamarse (to call oneself) to introduce themselves.

What does it mean word for word?

The part me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".

Which one should you use?

The phrase hola, mi nombre es ruby is a more literal translation of "my name is" and is often perceived as more formal or slightly less natural in casual conversation than using me llamo.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, ¡Hola! Me llamo Ruby. is an acceptable informal way to introduce oneself. In parts of Latin America, including Mexico and many Central American countries, it is common to use the informal Hola, soy Ruby.

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb llamar is used here in the reflexive form llamarse to indicate that the subject is performing the action of naming themselves.

Did you know?

The word hola may have originated from the French 'holà', which was used as a command to tell someone to stop.
While me llamo is the standard way to introduce oneself, the word llamar also means 'to call' on the phone.

Examples in context

Hola, me llamo Ruby y soy de España.
Hello, my name is Ruby and I am from Spain.

Example conversation

Two people meet for the first time at a party.

Mateo

Hola, me llamo Mateo.
Hello, my name is Mateo.
Sofía

Hola, me llamo Ruby.
Hello, my name is Ruby.
Mateo

Mucho gusto, Ruby.
Nice to meet you, Ruby.
Sofía

Igualmente, Mateo.
Likewise, Mateo.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Hello, My Name Is Ruby” in Spanish