Greek for Kids
How to Say "My name is" in Greek
Introducing yourself is the first step to making friends from a new culture.
In Greek (Ελληνικά)
Με λένε... (Me léne...)
Pronounced: meh LEH-neh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Με λένε... (Me léne...)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Greek.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Greek 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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