Arabic · Greetings & Phrases

اسمي

Ismi

My name is

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to introduce yourself by name.

Example

اسمي أحمد، وأنت؟

My name is Ahmed, and you?

Etymology

'اسمي' (Ismi) means 'my name is' and stems from the Arabic root 'سمى' (smā), which means 'to name'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to introduce oneself in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in social interactions. It's broadly understood across Arabic-language speakers.

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