Saying "My name is..." in Shona

The most common way to say "My name is..." in Shona is "Zita rangu ndi..."

• Zita means "name."
• Rangu means "my."
• Ndi means "is."

This structure is used in most situations, whether introducing yourself to a friend or in a formal setting.

Examples​

• Zita rangu ndiTapiwa. (My name is Tapiwa.)
• Zita rangu ndiMai Chipo. (My name is Mrs. Chipo.) - Note: "Mai" is a title for married women.
• Zita rangu ndiAmai Tanaka. (My name is Mrs. Tanaka.) - "Amai" is a title for older women, showing respect.