🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “My name is…” in Russian

Меня зовут…

menya zovut…

Literally: They call me…neutral

The standard way to introduce yourself, used in all registers. To ask, say "Как вас зовут?" (formal) or "Как тебя зовут?" (informal).

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Я…ya…I'm…Short, casual introduction.
Как вас зовут?Kak vas zovut?What's your name?Polite question to a stranger.

In a sentence

Здравствуйте, меня зовут Марк.

Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Mark.

Hello, my name is Mark.

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