Greek · Greetings & Phrases
με λένε
me léne
My name is
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to introduce yourself, literally they call me.
Example
Με λένε Μαρία. Εσένα;
My name is Maria. And you?
Etymology
'Με λένε' (me léne) means 'They call me', derived from the verb 'λέω' (léo), meaning 'to say'. This phrase has been commonly adopted for self-introduction.
How & Where It’s Used
'Με λένε' is informal and commonly used in spoken conversations when introducing oneself, effective in both casual and familiar settings.