お名前
Meanings
1
Polite form of 名前 used when referring to someone else's name, especially in formal or customer-service contexts.
May I ask your name?
We will ask for your name when you place your order.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のお名前を伺うto (humbly) ask someone's name
Excuse me, but may I ask your name?
- お名前をお聞かせくださいplease tell me your name (polite request)
Please give your name at the reception desk.
- お名前をご記入くださいplease fill in your name (on a form)
Please write your name in this space.