How to Say ‘My name is’ in Italian
Il mio nome è
💬 Usage Tip: Basic introduction phrase.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Sharing names is part of establishing connections.
Phrase Breakdown
Il mio
My
Possessive adjective indicating ownership.
Il mio cane.
My dog.
nome
name
Personal identifier.
Chiedo il tuo nome.
I ask your name.
è
is
The third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
Il tempo è bello.
The weather is nice.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Il
[il]
The
A definite article used for singular nouns.
Il mio nome è Marco.
My name is Marco.
mio
[ˈmjo]
My
Possessive adjective indicating something belonging to the speaker.
Il mio tavolo è pronto.
My table is ready.
nome
[ˈnome]
Name
A word by which a person or thing is known.
Il mio nome è scritto sulla prenotazione.
My name is written on the reservation.
è
[ɛ]
Is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Il mio nome è importante nella lista.
My name is important on the list.
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