Kijan ou rele?
everyday
To ask someone's name in Haitian Creole, say Kijan ou rele? The shorter Ki non ou? also works. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: question asking someone's name (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Kijan ou rele? | everyday |
| Ki non ou? | short |
The answer is Mwen rele followed by the name, as in Mwen rele Marie.
What does it mean word for word?
Kijan means "how" and rele means "to call", so Kijan ou rele? is literally "how do you call yourself?" In Ki non ou?, non is "name".
Did you know?
- The verb rele also means "to shout", so context shows whether someone is calling out or giving a name.
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet for the first time at a church gathering.
- AndreBonjou, kijan ou rele?Hello, what is your name?
- MarieMwen rele Marie. E ou menm?My name is Marie. And you?
- AndreMwen rele Andre.My name is Andre.
