How do you say "May I have your name?" in Japanese?

"May I have your name?" in Japanese is "お名前をお願いします". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お名前をお願いします" mean in English?

"お名前をお願いします" means "May I have your name?" in English. Usage tip: [お願い] (おねがい, onegai) adds a polite request flavor.

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How to Say ‘May I have your name?’ in Japanese

お名前をお願いします

おなまえをおねがいします

💬 Usage Tip: [お願い] (おねがい, onegai) adds a polite request flavor.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Names are often requested to ensure proper reservation records.

Phrase Breakdown

お名前おなまえ

your name

A polite way to refer to someone's name.

Example

お名前は何ですか？

What is your name?

をを

(object marker)

Indicates the direct object of an action.

Example

水をください。

Please give me water.

お願いしますおねがいします

please

Used to make a polite request.

Example

助けてお願いします。

Please help me.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A polite form used to demonstrate respect.

Example

お茶をどうぞ。

Here is your tea.

名前なまえ

[namae]

name

A word by which a person or thing is known.

Example

あなたの名前は美しいです。

Your name is beautiful.

をを

[o]

object particle

Indicates the direct object of an action.

Example

リンゴを食べます。

I eat an apple.

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A polite form used to demonstrate respect.

Example

お茶をどうぞ。

Here is your tea.

願いねがい

[negai]

wish

Expresses a desire or request.

Example

お願いがあります。

I have a request.

しし

[shi]

Perform or carry out an action.

Example

宿題をします。

I will do my homework.

ますます

[masu]

polite verb ending

Used to indicate politeness in requests.

Example

教えてください。

Please tell me.

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