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

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

What does "お名前をお願いいたします" mean in English?

"お名前をお願いいたします" means "May I have your name, please?" in English. Usage tip: Adding [お名前] (おなまえ) makes it respectful, polite form.

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

お名前をお願いいたします

おなまえをおねがいいたします

💬 Usage Tip: Adding [お名前] (おなまえ) makes it respectful, polite form.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Taking names is common for reservations and formal interactions.

Phrase Breakdown

お名前おなまえ

Your name

Respectfully asks for someone's name.

Example

失礼ですが、お名前は？

Excuse me, but what is your name?

をを

Object marker

Indicates the direct object of a verb.

Example

リンゴを食べます。

I eat the apple.

お願いいたしますおねがいいたします

Please do

Polite request.

Example

ご協力お願いいたします。

Please cooperate.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

polite prefix

Used to show respect or politeness.

Example

お水を飲みます。

I drink water.

名前なまえ

[namae]

name

Refers to someone's name.

Example

彼の名前は田中です。

His name is Tanaka.

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the direct object of a verb.

Example

りんごを食べます。

I eat an apple.

おお

[o]

polite prefix

Used to show respect or politeness.

Example

お水を飲みます。

I drink water.

願いねがい

[negai]

request

A polite request for something.

Example

助けをお願いしたい。

I would like to ask for help.

いたしいたし

[itashi]

humble verb form

Humble form of doing something.

Example

自分のことを話しいたします。

I will talk about myself.

ますます

[masu]

politeness marker

Used to indicate politeness.

Example

助けてくれますか？

Could you help me?

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