Skip to main contentSkip to navigation

How to say

"What is your name?"

in Korean

이름이 뭐예요?

ireumi mwoyeyo?

Beginner Lowintroductionpolite

Formality Levels

Formal / Polite
성함이 어떻게 되세요?
Use with elders, strangers, or in professional settings
Casual / Informal
이름이 뭐야?
Use with close friends or younger people

Cultural Note

The formal version "성함이 어떻게 되세요?" is more appropriate for older people or formal situations.

Learn to Speak Korean Fluently

Practice this phrase and more with native Korean teachers.