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My name is ... in Swahili
Swahili introductions are warm and usually follow a greeting. Say hujambo or habari first and then give your name.
Jina langu ___
Swahili
Ways to say it
| Swahili | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Jina langu ___ | My name is {name}. Standard and understood everywhere Swahili is spoken. |
A short introduction
- A: Hujambo
- A: Jina lako nani?
- B: Jina langu ___
Pronunciation and tips
- Greetings come first in Swahili conversation; jumping straight to your name can feel abrupt.
- Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable of a word, so it is JI-na and na-I-twa.
- The prefix ni- means "is" or "I am", so ni appears in several forms.
More about the language: Swahili phrasebook. Want a card to share? Make your name card.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Swahili?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: Jina langu [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Swahili?
My name is {name}. Standard and understood everywhere Swahili is spoken.