Asking "What is your name?" in Shona

The most common way to ask "What is your name?" in Shona is: "Zita rako ndiani?"

Here's a breakdown:​

• Zita: means "name"
• rako: means "yours"
• ndiani: means "who"

Examples:​

• "Zita rako ndiani, shamwari?" (What is your name, friend?)
• "Ndafara kukuziva. Unonzi ani?" (I'm pleased to meet you. What's your name?)
• "Ndine urombo, handina kunzwa zita rako." (I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.)
• "Unogona kudzokorora zita rako here?" (Can you repeat your name?)