How to Say ‘May I have your name, please?’ in Italian
Può darmi il suo nome, per favore?
💬 Usage Tip: Combines request with politeness.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Respectful interaction in services is expected.
Phrase Breakdown
Può darmi
Il suo nome, per favore?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Può
[pwɔ]
Can you give me
A polite request for someone to provide something.
Può darmi il suo nome per la prenotazione?
Can you give me your name for the reservation?
darmi
[ˈdarmi]
give me
To provide or grant something to someone.
Può darmi le sue generalità?
Can you give me your particulars?
il
[il]
the
A definite article.
Il nome deve essere chiaramente scritto.
The name must be clearly written.
suo
[ˈswo]
his/her
Possessive adjective referring to something belonging to a person.
Può darmi il suo indirizzo email?
Can you give me your email address?
nome
[ˈnome]
name
A word by which a person or thing is known.
Qual è il tuo nome completo?
What is your full name?
per
[per]
for
Used to indicate purpose or reason.
Frequenti questo ristorante spesso, per caso?
Do you come to this restaurant often, by any chance?
favore
[faˈvore]
please
Used to make requests more polite.
Mi puoi passare l'acqua, per favore?
Can you pass me the water, please?
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