Me llamo Jordan
/me ʝamo xoɾdan/from spelling rules
To say "my name is Jordan" in Spanish, you use Me llamo Jordan.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I call myself Jordan" because it uses the reflexive verb llamarse.
Which one should you use?
While Mi nombre es Jordan is grammatically correct, Me llamo Jordan is the more natural and common way to introduce yourself in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Catalonia, the name Jordan might be modified to Jordi, so one could say Soy Jordi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the reflexive form of the verb llamar (to call), which is llamarse, to indicate that the subject is performing the action of naming themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo xoɾdan/
Did you know?
- While Me llamo is used for names, the verb llamar is also used to describe the act of ringing a doorbell or calling someone on the phone.
- Spanish has a unique way of handling nicknames where people might say Me llamo Jordan, pero me dicen… followed by a diminutive like Jordanito to show affection.
- The word me in this phrase originates from the Latin 'mē', which was the accusative form of 'ego', meaning 'I'.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi nombre es JordanHello, my name is Jordan
- ¡Hola! Me llamo JordanHi! I am called Jordan
- Hola, me llamo Jordan y soy nuevo aquí.Hello, my name is Jordan and I am new here.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Jordan.Nice to meet you, my name is Jordan.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a party.
- LucíaHola, soy Lucía. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, I'm Lucía. What is your name?
- AlejandroHola, Lucía. Me llamo Jordan.Hi, Lucía. My name is Jordan.
- LucíaEs un placer conocerte, Jordan.It is a pleasure to meet you, Jordan.
- AlejandroIgualmente, Lucía.Likewise, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
