το όνομά μου
to onoma mou
The Greek phrase for "my name" is το όνομά μου (to onoma mou).
This phrase is used to refer to the name by which a person is known and called. To introduce yourself, you use the phrase Είμαι ο/η [Name].
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase το όνομά μου literally translates to "the name my" because Greek uses the definite article with possessive adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
to onoma mou
Did you know?
- Greek has a specific tradition of 'name days' where people celebrate the saint they are named after rather than their birth date.
- In Greece, the όνομα is often followed by a 'patronymic' in official documents, meaning your father's first name is listed as your second name.
- The word όνομα is the root of the English word 'onomastics' which is the study of the history and meaning of proper names.
Examples in context
- Το όνομά μου είναι Τζακ.My name is Jack.This sentence is useful for stating your name using το όνομά μου.Tatoeba #3593817 by glavkos, translation #1646 by CN
- Το όνομά μου είναι Σάλι.My name is Sally.Tatoeba #5341218 by Zeus, translation #766635 by BraveSentry
- Το όνομά μου είναι Σάσα.My name is Sasha.Tatoeba #5545999 by Zeus, translation #567334 by Manfredo
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos meet for the first time at a party.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓεια σας, το όνομά μου είναι Κυριακή.Ya sas, to onomá mou eínai Kyriáki.Hello, my name is Kyriaki.
- Νίκος NikosΧαίρομαι, εγώ είμαι ο Νίκος.Chaíromai, egó eímai o Níkos.Nice to meet you, I am Nikos.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠού μένεις, Νίκο;Poú méneis, Níko?Where do you live, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΜένω εδώ κοντά.Méno edó kontá.I live near here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
