माझे नाव आहे
majhe naav aahe
माझे नाव आहे (majhe naav aahe) is the Marathi phrase for "my name is".
This phrase is used to identify yourself. To use it, you place your name between the word नाव and the verb आहे.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Western Maharashtra, you may hear the variation Majha naav [Your Name] ahe.
How do you pronounce it?
majhe naav aahe
Did you know?
- The word नाव in Marathi can be a homograph, meaning it can refer to both a 'name' and a 'boat' depending on the context.
- In Marathi culture, it is common to include one's father's name or family village name after the basic माझे नाव आहे phrase to fully identify oneself.
- The word नाव is a very ancient relative of the English word 'name'. Both trace their origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁nómn̥.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a party.
- रोहन Rohanनमस्कार! माझे नाव आहे रोहन.Namaskar! Majhe naav aahe Rohan.Hello! My name is Rohan.
- अदिति Aditiनमस्कार रोहन, मी अदिति आहे.Namaskar Rohan, mi Aditi aahe.Hello Rohan, I am Aditi.
- रोहन Rohanतुम्हाला भेटून आनंद झाला, अदिति.Tumhala bhetun anand jhala, Aditi.Nice to meet you, Aditi.
- अदिति Aditiमला पण आनंद झाला.Mala pan anand jhala.I am glad too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नाव, माझे, CC BY-SA 4.0.
