ناماسته
nāmāste
ناماسته (nāmāste) is the Persian way to say namaste.
ناماسته is used as a greeting.
Meaning: a greeting (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
nāmāste
Did you know?
- While 'namaste' is understood in some spiritual circles in Iran, a Persian speaker would almost never use it to greet a friend or a stranger in daily life.
- The word ناماسته is actually an Indian Sanskrit loanword and is not a native Persian word.
- An Iranian speaker using ناماسته is likely signaling their familiarity with Indian culture or Vedic traditions rather than just saying 'hello'.
Example conversation
Ali and Sara are greeting each other at a yoga class.
- علی Aliسارا، ناماسته!Sara, namaste!Sara, namaste!
- سارا Saraعلی، ناماسته به تو هم.Ali, namaste be to ham.Ali, namaste to you too.
- علی Aliامروز خیلی خوشحالم.Emrouz kheyli khoshhal-am.I am very happy today.
- سارا Saraمن هم همینطور.Man ham hamintor.Me too.
