नमस्ते, मेरा नाम है
namaste, mera naam hai
नमस्ते, मेरा नाम है (namaste, mera naam hai) is the Hindi way to say "hello, my name is".
This phrase is a polite way to introduce yourself to another person. Additionally, the word हाय (Hi) is used in Hindi just like in English to say "hi".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using नमस्ते (namaste) is a standard, polite way to begin an introduction in both formal and neutral settings. For a formal introduction, you would say नमस्ते, मेरा नाम [Your Name] है।
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hindi, the verb है (is) typically comes at the end of the sentence, following the name.
How do you pronounce it?
namaste, mera naam hai
Did you know?
- The word नमस्ते (namaste) is actually a combination of two Sanskrit words meaning 'I bow to you'.
- In many parts of India, instead of just saying 'hello', people will press their palms together in a prayer-like gesture while saying नमस्ते (namaste).
- The word नाम (nām) in Hindi is a direct cognate of the English word 'name', as both trace back to the same ancient roots.
Examples in context
- नमस्ते, मेरा नाम जॉन है।Hello, my name is John.
- नमस्ते, मेरा नाम है राहुल।namaste, merā nām hai rāhul.Hello, my name is Rahul.
- नमस्ते, मेरा नाम है प्रिया।namaste, merā nām hai priyā.Hello, my name is Priya.
Example conversation
Vikas meets Anjali at a community gathering.
- विकास Vikasनमस्ते, मेरा नाम है विकास।namaste, merā nām hai vikās.Hello, my name is Vikas.
- अंजलि Anjaliनमस्ते विकास, मैं अंजलि हूँ।namaste vikās, main anjali hūn.Hello Vikas, I am Anjali.
- विकास Vikasआपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई, अंजलि।āpse milkar khushī huī, anjali.Nice to meet you, Anjali.
- अंजलि Anjaliमुझे भी बहुत खुशी हुई।mujhe bhī bahut khushī huī.I am very happy too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नमस्ते, नाम, मेरा, है, CC BY-SA 4.0.
