Formal:
* Ningalude Peru Entha? (നിങ്ങളുടെ പേര് എന്താ?) - This is the most formal way to ask.
* Ningalude Peru Ennaanu? (നിങ്ങളുടെ പേര് എന്താണ്?) - Similar to the first option, but slightly more formal.
Informal:
* Nee Peru Entha? (നീ പേര് എന്താ?) - This is a more casual way to ask, used with friends or family.
* Ningalude Peru? (നിങ്ങളുടെ പേര്?) - This is a shorter, informal version of the formal options.
Polite:
* Peru Entha? (പേര് എന്താ?) - This is a polite way to ask, suitable for most situations.
When talking to someone who might be older or of a higher social standing, it's best to use the formal options. When talking to friends or family, the informal options are fine. "Peru Entha?" is a safe bet for most situations.
Important Note: The question "What is your name?" in Malayalam is usually asked as a way to introduce yourself, so you will likely introduce yourself first by saying, "Ente Peru [Your Name]" (എന്റെ പേര് [നിങ്ങളുടെ പേര്]) which means "My name is [Your Name]".