How to Say “Hello, My Name Is” in Punjabi

ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ
sat sri akaal, mera naam hai
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ (sat sri akaal, mera naam hai) is the Punjabi way to say "hello, my name is".
This phrase is a polite way to introduce yourself to another person.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Sat Sri Akaal (a greeting), mera (my), naam (name) and hai (is).

How does it change in a sentence?

In Punjabi, the verb hai (is) typically comes at the end of the sentence, following the subject and the name. The structure used is ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ … ਹੈ.

How do you pronounce it?

sat sri akaal, mera naam hai

Did you know?

  • The greeting Sat Sri Akaal is deeply spiritual, as it translates to 'Truth is the Timeless One'.
  • When saying ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, it is common to slightly bow the head or join the palms together in a gesture of respect.
  • While ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ is the standard greeting, speakers may use different greetings depending on whether they are addressing a Sikh, a Muslim or a Hindu person.

Examples in context

  • ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ਅਮਨ।
    Sat Sri Akal, mera naam hai Aman.
    Hello, my name is Aman.
  • ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ਰੀਤ।
    Sat Sri Akal, mera naam hai Reet.
    Hello, my name is Reet.

Example conversation

Two people meeting for the first time at a community center.

  1. ਹਰਮਨ Herman

    ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ਹਰਮਨ।
    Sat Sri Akal, mera naam hai Harman.
    Hello, my name is Harman.
  2. ਕਿਰਨ Kiran

    ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੈਂ ਕਿਰਨ ਹਾਂ।
    Sat Sri Akal, main Kiran haan.
    Hello, I am Kiran.
  3. ਹਰਮਨ Herman

    ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ, ਕਿਰਨ।
    Tuhanu mil ke khushi hoi, Kiran.
    Nice to meet you, Kiran.
  4. ਕਿਰਨ Kiran

    ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ।
    Mainu vi tuhanu mil ke khushi hoi.
    I am also glad to meet you.
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