गुड़िया
guṛiyā/ɡʊ.ɽɪ.jɑː/feminine
The English word doll is translated into Hindi as गुड़िया (guṛiyā). Wiktionary also lists पुतली (putlī) and गुड्डा (guḍḍā).
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| गुड़िया | guṛiyā | /ɡʊ.ɽɪ.jɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| पुतली | putlī | /pʊt̪.liː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| गुड्डा | guḍḍā | /ɡʊɖ.ɖɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The primary word for a toy in the form of a human is गुड़िया.
Which one should you use?
गुड़िया is the general term for a doll. If you are referring specifically to a doll representing a boy or a male figure, use the masculine form गुड्डा. While पुतली can mean a doll, it is more commonly used to mean a puppet or a figurine used in traditional performances.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun गुड़िया becomes गुड़ियाएँ in its plural form. The masculine noun गुड्डा becomes गुड्डे in its plural form.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that पुतली is also the anatomical term used for the pupil of the eye.
Did you know?
- The word गुड़िया is frequently used as a term of endearment for a young girl regardless of whether a toy is present.
- The term पुतली can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is being controlled by someone else like a puppet.
- The term पुतली has a long history that can be traced all the way back to Prakrit, an ancient language of India, through the word पुत्तलिआ.
Examples in context
- बक्से में एक गुड़िया है।There is a doll in the box.This sentence shows the location of a गुड़िया within a box.Tatoeba #3315778 by sabretou, translation #282646 by CK
- माँ ने उसके लिए एक सुन्दर सी गुड़िया खरीदी।Mother bought a beautiful doll for her.This sentence describes a mother buying a गुड़िया for her.Tatoeba #491572 by minshirui, translation #320614 by CM
- वह धूल से लिपटी हुई गुड़िया कमरे के कोने में खड़ी हुई थी।Covered with dust, the doll stood in the corner of the room.This sentence describes a dusty गुड़िया standing in a room.Tatoeba #483882 by minshirui, translation #46002 by CM
- छोटी बच्ची के लिए मेरे पास एक गुड़िया है। (Chhotī baccī ke liye mere pās ek guḍiyā hai)I have a doll for the little girl.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Neha is showing Amit a small toy she bought.
- अमित Amitयह गुड़िया बहुत प्यारी है।Yah gudiya bahut pyaari hai.This doll is very cute.
- नेहा Nehaशुक्रिया, मुझे यह गुड़िया पसंद आई।Shukriya, mujhe yah gudiya pasand aayi.Thank you, I liked this doll.
- अमित Amitक्या तुम्हें गुड़िया से खेलना पसंद है?Kya tumhein gudiya se khelna pasand hai?Do you like playing with dolls?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मुझे गुड़िया के साथ खेलना अच्छा लगता है।Haan, mujhe gudiya ke saath khelna achha lagta hai.Yes, I like playing with dolls.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doll” translations and entries गुड़िया, पुतली, गुड्डा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गुड़िया, गुड्डा, पुतली, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
