نام من
nam-e man/ˈnaːm ˈman/word by word
The Persian phrase for "my name" is نام من (nam-e man).
This phrase is used to identify yourself by stating your own name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun نام (name) and the possessive pronoun من (me/I).
Which one should you use?
While نام من is a valid way to express this, the alternative اسم من is a more common, everyday way to say "my name" in Persian.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual, spoken conversation, people most frequently use the contracted form اسمم.
How does it change in a sentence?
In spoken or informal Persian, the phrase نام من is often contracted to نامم by attaching the possessive suffix -م directly to the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
nam-e man (/ˈnaːm ˈman/)
Did you know?
- In highly formal Persian settings, it is common to avoid saying 'my name' and instead use a humble phrasing that translates to 'this servant is called'.
- Even though it feels like a different language, the Persian word نام is a distant cousin of the English word 'name'. Both words can be traced back to the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- While نام means 'name', it is also used in Persian to mean 'fame' or 'reputation'. A person with a 'big name' is someone who is widely renowned.
Examples in context
- نام من تام است.My name is Tom.This is useful for introducing yourself with the name Tom using نام من.Tatoeba #11114182 by sinakd, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- نام من یامادا است.My name is Yamada.This is useful for introducing yourself with the name Yamada using نام من.Tatoeba #789971 by EsperantoFarsi_Robot, translation #251979 by CN
- نام من لودویگ است.My name is Ludwig.This is useful for introducing yourself with the name Ludwig using نام من.Tatoeba #1527119 by AsliAbbasi, translation #854501 by piksea
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Example conversation
Sara and Amir meet for the first time at a party.
- سارا Saraسلام، نام من سارا است.Salam, nam-e man Sara ast.Hello, my name is Sara.
- امیر Amirخوشبختم سارا. من امیر هستم.Khoshbakhtam Sara. Man Amir hastam.Nice to meet you Sara. I am Amir.
- سارا Saraاز آشنایی با شما خوشبختم.Az ashnayi ba shoma khoshbakhtam.I am glad to get to know you.
- امیر Amirمن هم همینطور.Man ham hamintor.Me too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (نام, من) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries من, نام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
