How to Say “My Name Is” in Hmong

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kuv lub npe hu ua
To say "my name is" in Hmong, use kuv lub npe hu ua.
This phrase is used to identify yourself to others.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "my name is called". The word kuv means "I" or "me", while lub npe means "name".

Did you know?

  • The word lub used for the name is actually a classifier originally meant for 'bowls' or 'houses'.
  • The word hu used in the phrase was likely borrowed from the Chinese word 呼, which means 'to exhale' or 'to shout'.

Examples in context

  • Kuv lub npe hu ua Lee.
    My name is Lee.
  • Kuv lub npe hu ua Chao.
    My name is Chao.

Example conversation

Nao and Yee meet for the first time at a party.

  1. Nao

    Nyob zoo, kuv lub npe hu ua Nao.
    Hello, my name is Nao.
  2. Yee

    Nyob zoo Nao, kuv lub npe hu ua Yee.
    Hello Nao, my name is Yee.
  3. Nao

    Koj tuaj qhov twg?
    Where are you from?
  4. Yee

    Kuv tuaj ntawm lub nroog.
    I come from the city.

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