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

"May I have your name?" in Japanese is "お名前を教えていただけますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お名前を教えていただけますか" mean in English?

"お名前を教えていただけますか" means "May I have your name?" in English. Usage tip: Literally 'Could you inform me of your name, please?'

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

お名前を教えていただけますか

おなまえをおしえていただけますか

💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'Could you inform me of your name, please?'

🇯🇵 In Japan: Using polite forms of request (like [いただけます]) is important in formal contexts.

Phrase Breakdown

お名前

を

教えて

いただけます

か

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

Honorable prefix

Used to show respect or politeness.

Example

お茶を飲みますか。

Would you like to drink tea?

名前なまえ

[namae]

Name

A word by which a person is designated.

Example

私の名前は田中です。

My name is Tanaka.

をを

[o]

Object marker

Indicates the object of an action.

Example

リンゴを食べます。

I eat an apple.

教えおしえ

[oshie]

To teach/inform

Conveys knowledge or information.

Example

この道を教えてください。

Please show me the way.

てて

[te]

Te-form

Used to connect verbs and adjectives.

Example

遊んでください。

Please play.

いただけいただけ

[itadake]

Humble giving

Indicates a polite request or offering.

Example

少々お待ちいただけますか。

Could you please wait a little?

ますます

[masu]

Polite ending

Used to end a verb politely.

Example

話します。

I will speak.

かか

[ka]

Question marker

Indicates a question when used at the end.

Example

これが好きですか。

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