Arabic for Kids

How to Say "My name is" in Arabic

Introducing yourself is the first step to making friends from a new culture.

In Arabic (العربية)

اسمي... (Ismi...)

Pronounced: IS-mee

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "اسمي... (Ismi...)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Arabic.
  • Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Arabic cartoon together.
  • Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
  • Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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