m'ainm
In Irish, the phrase for "my name" is m'ainm.
m'ainm is used to refer to the name that a person uses to identify themselves.
Did you know?
- While m'ainm is the literal translation for 'my name', many Irish speakers prefer to introduce themselves using Is mise…, which means 'It is I'.
- In traditional Irish poetry, the word ainm is used to describe a person's 'fame' or 'reputation' rather than their given name.
- The word ainm for 'name' is a cognate of the Latin word nomen and the English word 'name', reflecting their shared Indo-European roots.
Example conversation
Conor and Aoife meet for the first time at a party.
- ConorDia duit, is m'ainm Conor.Hello, my name is Conor.
- AoifeDia duit, Conor. Is Aoife m'ainm.Hello, Conor. My name is Aoife.
- ConorAn bhfuil tú nua anseo?Are you new here?
- AoifeTá, tá mé.Yes, I am.
