How to Say "Hi, My Name Is Jordan" in Spanish

hola, mi nombre es Jordan

The English phrase 'hi, my name is Jordan' can be said in Spanish as hola, mi nombre es Jordan.

This phrase is a greeting used to introduce oneself to another person. The word Hola is the standard way to say 'hi' or 'hello' in Spanish. While the phrase provided is a direct way to state your name, you may also encounter the alternative Me llamo, which is another way to express 'my name is'.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase mi nombre es is a literal translation of 'my name is'.

Which one should you use?

Although hola, mi nombre es Jordan is grammatically correct, the phrase hola, me llamo Jordan (hi, I call myself Jordan) is a much more common and natural way to introduce yourself in Spanish.

How does it change in a sentence?

In Spanish, the word hola (hi/hello) is typically followed by a comma or a pause before you begin the introduction.

Did you know?

Spanish speakers often accompany the greeting hola with a single kiss on each cheek, known as 'dos besos', depending on the country and social relationship.
The greeting hola may have originated not as a warm hello, but as a command like 'hey, stop!' or 'hey, fetch!' in older Germanic languages.

Examples in context

Hola, mi nombre es Jordan y soy de Canadá.
Hi, my name is Jordan and I am from Canada.

Example conversation

Mateo and Lucía meet for the first time at a party.

Mateo

Hola, mi nombre es Jordan.
Hi, my name is Jordan.
Lucía

Hola Jordan, yo soy Lucía.
Hi Jordan, I am Lucía.
Mateo

Es un placer conocerte, Lucía.
It is a pleasure to meet you, Lucía.
Lucía

Igualmente, Mateo.
Likewise, Mateo.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, hola, mi, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Hi, My Name Is Jordan” in Spanish