How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in Italian
Come ti chiami?
koh-meh tee kee-ah-mee
[koh-meh tee kee-ah-mee]
💬 Usage Tip: Italian often says "how are you called?" where English says "what's your name?" The little [ti] shows it's informal [you].
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is normal and friendly in a bar with someone your age. If you want more distance or politeness, use [Come si chiama?].
Phrase Breakdown
Come
[koh-meh]
How
Used to inquire about the manner in which something is to be done or is happening.
Come ti chiami?
What is your name?
Ti chiami?
tee kee-ah-mee
Words in this phrase
ti
[tee]
you
A pronoun used to address someone directly.
Come ti chiami?
What's your name?
chiami
[kee-ah-mee]
are called
Part of the phrase used to ask someone's name.
Ti chiami Marco?
Are you called Marco?
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