How do you say “Name” in Japanese?「名前(なまえ)」Namae

How do you say “Name” in Japanese?「名前(なまえ)」Namae Noun

Noun: 名前(なまえ)

Romaji Reading: namae
Meaning: name

Example Sentences with「名前(なまえ)」

あなたの名前を教えてください。
Anata no namae o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me your name.


私の名前は、小林美香です。
Watashi no namae wa, Kobayashi Mika desu.
My name is Mika Kobayashi.


子犬にコロと名前を付けました。
Koinu ni koro to namae o tsukemashita.
I named the puppy Koro.


(私は)新しくできる施設の名前を考えています。
(Watashi wa)atarashiku dekiru shisetsu no namae o kangaete imasu.
I’m thinking of a new facility name.


この橋の名前はレインボーブリッジと言います。
Kono hashi no namae wa reinbōburijji to iimasu.
The name of this bridge is Rainbow Bridge.

Another Way to Say “Name”

Noun: 名(な)

Romaji Reading: na
Meaning: name

私の名は優子です。
Watashi no na wa Yūko desu.
My name is Yuko.


私の名付け親は父です。
Watashi no nadzukeoya wa chichidesu.
My godfather is my father.

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