मेरा नाम
mera naam/meː.ɾɑː nɑːm/word by word
मेरा नाम (mera naam) is the Hindi way to say 'my name'.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself or to refer to the name that has been given to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of मेरा (mera), meaning 'my' and नाम (naam), meaning 'name'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective मेरा (mera) is in the masculine singular form to agree with the masculine noun नाम (naam).
How do you pronounce it?
/meː.ɾɑː nɑːm/
What mistakes should you avoid?
However, the possessive must agree with the noun नाम (naam), which is masculine.
Did you know?
- In some traditional contexts, an older person may not ask for a name but instead use the phrase आपका शुभ नाम to ask for your 'auspicious name'.
- The word मेरा is cognate with the Romani word 'miro', linking Hindi to the language of the Roma people across Europe.
- In some Indian cultures, the name you use for yourself in a formal introduction is different from the 'pet name' your family uses at home.
Examples in context
- मेरा नाम सैली है।My name is Sally.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase मेरा नाम.Tatoeba #4907722 by yashtib1995, translation #766635 by BraveSentry
- मेरा नाम एमिली है।My name is Emily.Tatoeba #4907718 by yashtib1995, translation #2566189 by qislam
- मेरा नाम हेनरी है।My name is Henry.Tatoeba #4907726 by yashtib1995, translation #456449 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Amit and Priya are meeting at a professional networking event.
- अमित Amitनमस्ते, मेरा नाम अमित है।Namaste, mera naam Amit hai.Hello, my name is Amit.
- प्रिया Priyaनमस्ते अमित, मेरा नाम प्रिया है।Namaste Amit, mera naam Priya hai.Hello Amit, my name is Priya.
- अमित Amitआपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई, प्रिया।Aapse milkar khushi hui, Priya.Nice to meet you, Priya.
- प्रिया Priyaमुझे भी आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।Mujhe bhi aapse milkar khushi hui.Nice to meet you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (मेरा, नाम) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नाम, मेरा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
