non
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for "name" is non. To say "my name is" people say Non mwen se followed by the name. It is also called non m.
Meaning: what someone is called (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| non | everyday |
| non m | my name |
To ask someone their name say Kijan ou rele?, literally "what do you call yourself". The answer is Mwen rele and your name.
Which one should you use?
Haitians usually say Mwen rele … to introduce themselves and use Non mwen se … when they want to be a bit more formal.
Did you know?
- The common question Kijan ou rele? uses the verb rele, which also means "to call".
Examples in context
- Non mwen se Marie.My name is Marie.
- Kijan ou rele?What is your name?
Example conversation
Rachelle meets a new classmate named Joseph on the first day of class.
- RachelleBonjou, mwen rele Rachelle.Hello, my name is Rachelle.
- JosephMwen rele Joseph.My name is Joseph.
- RachelleKontan fè konesans ou.Nice to meet you.
