benim adım
/benim adɯm/from spelling rules
The phrase "my name" in Turkish is benim adım.
Benim adım is used to introduce oneself in a standard, neutral way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of benim (my) and adım (my name/name-my). The word adım itself is a combination of ad (name) and the first-person singular possessive suffix -ım.
Which one should you use?
While benim adım is a common way to say "my name", you can also use the synonymous form ismim, which uses the word isim instead of ad.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Turkish, the possessive pronoun benim (my) is often used alongside the possessive suffix on the noun for emphasis, although the form adım alone can also mean "my name".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /benim adɯm/. The /b/ is like the [b] in about, /n/ is like the [n] in not, /i/ is like the [ee] in creek, /m/ is like the [m] in much and /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribbon.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the word ad for 'name' is the same word used for a 'step' taken while walking.
- In ancient Orkhon inscriptions from the 8th century, the word for 'my' was written as 𐰢𐰤𐰭, showing that the core of the phrase has remained remarkably stable for over a millennium.
- The word benim is a linguistic relative of the word mənim in Azerbaijani and mening in Uzbek.
Examples in context
- Benim adım da Tom.My name is Tom, too.This sentence is useful for adding the word 'too' to your introduction using benim adım.Tatoeba #3761986 by duran, translation #3819161 by CK
- O benim adım değil.That's not my name.This sentence is useful for negating your name using benim adım.Tatoeba #2050821 by duran, translation #1897806 by CK
- Benim adım Xiao Yu.My name is Xiao Yu.This sentence is useful for a basic self-introduction using benim adım.Tatoeba #8203490 by deyta, translation #7242769 by RoyalBee
- Merhaba, benim adım [Your Name]. Memnun oldum.Hello, my name is [Your Name]. Nice to meet you.
- 215 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a networking event.
- SelinMerhaba, benim adım Selin.Hello, my name is Selin.
- EmreMemnun oldum Selin, benim adım Emre.Nice to meet you Selin, my name is Emre.
- SelinTanıştığımıza çok sevindim Emre.I am very glad to meet you Emre.
- EmreBen de sevindim.I am glad too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry benim adım, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adım, benim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
