म्हैं नाम
mhain naam
The English phrase "my name is" is translated into Marwari as म्हैं नाम (mhain naam).
This phrase is used to identify oneself.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
Which one should you use?
The form मारो नाम … is also used to express "my name is…", but it is specifically used in informal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
mhain naam
Did you know?
- In some traditional village settings, instead of stating a name, one might identify themselves by their father's name or their clan, making 'my name is' a secondary way to identify oneself.
- In Marwari culture, people often introduce themselves by adding their village or ancestral town after their name, as the community's location is as important as the individual's identity.
- The word नाम is used in Marwari not just for people, but also to refer to 'reputation' or 'fame' in certain proverbial contexts. Saying 'your name is great' can be a way of praising someone's character.
Examples in context
- मारो नाम नंदू छै।My name is Nandu.
Example conversation
Suresh and Sunita meet for the first time at a community event.
- सुरेश Sureshराम राम, म्हैं नाम सुरेश है।ram ram, mhai naam suresh hai.Hello, my name is Suresh.
- सुनीता Sunitaराम राम, म्हैं नाम सुनीता है।ram ram, mhai naam sunita hai.Hello, my name is Sunita.
- सुरेश Sureshआप कठै सूं हो?aap kathe su ho?Where are you from?
- सुनीता Sunitaम्हैं जोधपुर सूं हूँ।mhai jodhpur su hun.I am from Jodhpur.
