How To Say What Is Your Name In Thai Language

To say “What is your name?” in Thai, you sa […]

To say “What is your name?” in Thai, you say:

• Khun cheu arai khrap (ครับ) for a male speaker
• Khun cheu arai kha (ค่ะ) for a female speaker

Khun (คุณ) is the polite word for “you.”
Cheu (ชื่อ) means “name.”
Arai (อะไร) means “what.”
Khrap (ครับ) and kha (ค่ะ) are polite particles that are added to the end of sentences to show respect.

If you are speaking to someone older or someone who has a higher status than you, you should always use the polite particles.

Here are some examples of how to use the phrase “What is your name?” in Thai:

• Khun cheu arai khrap? (คุณชื่ออะไรครับ?) – What is your name, sir?
• Khun cheu arai kha? (คุณชื่ออะไรคะ?) – What is your name, ma’am?
• Khun cheu arai? (คุณชื่ออะไร?) – What is your name? (to someone you know well or someone who is younger than you)

When someone asks you your name in Thai, you can simply say your name in English. Most Thai people will understand English, and they will appreciate your effort to speak Thai. However, if you want to learn how to say your name in Thai, you can ask the person to teach you.

Here are some examples of how to say common names in Thai:

• John: Chonn (จอห์น)
• Mary: Ma-rii (เมรี่)
• David: Da-wit (เดวิด)
• Sarah: Sa-raa (ซาร่าห์)
• Michael: Mai-ken (ไมเคิล)

Learning how to say “What is your name?” in Thai is a great way to start a conversation with a Thai person. It shows that you are interested in learning their language and culture.