How to Say "My Name Is" in Finnish

nimeni on …

The Finnish phrase for "my name is" is nimeni on …

The phrase nimeni on … is used to identify yourself by stating your name.

Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of nimi (name), the possessive suffix -ni (my) and on (is).

While nimeni on … literally means "my name is", it is very common in Finnish to simply say Minä olen … (I am …) to introduce oneself.

In this phrase, the possessive suffix -ni is attached directly to the noun nimi to indicate "my".

Finnish allows for a 'nickname' to be integrated into an introduction using the word lempinimi, which literally means 'favorite name'.
In old Finnish traditions, people were often identified by their relationship to a place or a father rather than a fixed family name, which influenced how the language handles names.
In Finland, it is common for people to introduce themselves by their first name only, even in professional settings where English speakers would use a surname.

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