nume
/ˈnu.me/neuter
The Romanian word for "name" is nume.
nume is a neuter noun used to indicate a particular person, place, class or thing. When you want to specify a person's surname or last name, use the phrase nume de familie.
Meaning: word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing (noun)
Which one should you use?
While nume is the noun for "name", the related verb numi means "to name" or "to call".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word nume changes depending on its role in a sentence. Adding the suffix -le creates the definite form numele, which means "the name". In the genitive or dative case, the singular form changes to numelui (of the name) and the plural form changes to numelor (of the names).
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈnu.me/', 'syllables': 2, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 2'}
Did you know?
- When asking for a name, Romanians often use the phrase Cum vă numiți?, which literally translates to 'How do you name yourself?'
- Because it is a neuter noun, nume behaves like a masculine noun when used in the singular, but like a feminine noun when used in the plural.
- Romanian uses the verb numi to mean both 'to name' and 'to call', but in certain contexts, it can also mean 'to appoint' someone to a position.
Examples in context
- Nu are un nume.It doesn't have a name.This sentence is useful for expressing that something lacks a nume.Tatoeba #11475307 by CataG, translation #2276504 by CK
- Numele meu este Tom.My name is Tom.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using nume.Tatoeba #4961120 by elenacristina260, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Numele meu este Jack.My name is Jack.Tatoeba #2536510 by ijikure, translation #1646 by CN
- AlexandruAlex or Alexandruț
- IoanaIca or Ioața
- 100 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrei and Elena are meeting for the first time at a party.
- AndreiBună! Care este numele tău?Hi! What is your name?
- ElenaBună! Numele meu este Elena.Hi! My name is Elena.
- AndreiÎmi place mult acest nume.I like this name a lot.
- ElenaMulțumesc, Andrei!Thank you, Andrei!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “name” translations and entries nume, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
