Translating the Name is the debut EP by American rock band Saosin, released on June 17, 2003 through Death Do Us Part.

The album was released before Anthony Green’s initial departure from the band to form the rock band Circa Survive (Green later returned on Saosin's 2016 album, Along the Shadow).

Guitarist Beau Burchell stated that Rodriguez intended to track the drums for Translating the Name but had a prior commitment with his former band Open Hand before he could join.

A bonus disc, featuring exclusive acoustic demos, was shipped with early pre-orders.

A limited vinyl release was sold to attendees of the band's October 2022 tour.