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

வணக்கம், என் பெயர்
vanakkam, en peyar/ʋɐɳɐkːɐm ɛn pɛjɐɾ/word by word
வணக்கம், என் பெயர் (vanakkam, en peyar) is the Tamil 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 en peyar means "my name". This is composed of என் (en), which means "my" and பெயர் (peyar), which means "name".

How does it change in a sentence?

In Tamil, the verb "is" is often omitted in simple introductory phrases such as என் பெயர்.

How do you pronounce it?

vanakkam, en peyar

Did you know?

  • The word பெயர் is related to the word pin in the Brahui language, which is spoken in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • The greeting வணக்கம் is not just a simple 'hello' but carries the weight of 'worship' or 'adoration'. It originates from the verb வணங்கு, which means to bend or bow before someone.
  • When saying வணக்கம், it is customary to bring your palms together in a prayer-like gesture known as the Anjali Mudra.

Examples in context

  • வணக்கம், என் பெயர் கவிதா.
    vaṇakkam, eṉ peyar kavithā.
    Hello, my name is Kavitha.
  • வணக்கம், என் பெயர் ரவி.
    vaṇakkam, eṉ peyar ravi.
    Hello, my name is Ravi.

Example conversation

Arun and Priya meet for the first time at a social gathering.

  1. அருண் Arun

    வணக்கம், என் பெயர் அருண்.
    vaṇakkam, eṉ peyar aruṇ.
    Hello, my name is Arun.
  2. பிரியா Priya

    வணக்கம் அருண், என் பெயர் பிரியா.
    vaṇakkam aruṇ, eṉ peyar piriyā.
    Hello Arun, my name is Priya.
  3. அருண் Arun

    உங்களைச் சந்தித்ததில் மகிழ்ச்சி, பிரியா.
    uṅkaḷaic santhithathil makilchi, piriyā.
    Nice to meet you, Priya.
  4. பிரியா Priya

    எனக்கும் மகிழ்ச்சி.
    eṉakkum makilchi.
    Nice to meet you too.

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