नाव
nāv/naʋ/
The Marathi word for "name" is नाव (nāv).
नाव is a noun used to indicate a particular person, place, class or thing.
Meaning: word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of नाव is नावे (names). When you need to indicate possession or a relationship to the name, use the oblique/genitive form नावाचे (of the name).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is nāv. The n sound is like the [n] in the English word "not".
Did you know?
- The Marathi word नाव is a homonym that also means 'boat'.
- In Marathi culture, asking for a 'name' is often accompanied by a gesture of respect depending on the age of the person.
Examples in context
- माझं नाव जॅक आहे.My name is Jack.This sentence is useful for stating your own name using नाव.Tatoeba #2085819 by sabretou, translation #1646 by CN
- तुझं नाव काय आहे?What is your name?This sentence is useful for asking someone else their name using नाव.Tatoeba #2299689 by sabretou, translation #70623 by frpzzd
- माझं नाव टॉम आहे.My name is Tom.Tatoeba #3238156 by sabretou, translation #1173265 by cntrational
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Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- सायली Sayaliनमस्कार, तुमचं नाव काय आहे?Namaskar, tumcha naav kay aahe?Hello, what is your name?
- अमित Amitनमस्कार, माझं नाव अमित आहे.Namaskar, mazha naav Amit aahe.Hello, my name is Amit.
- सायली Sayaliमी सायली आहे. छान नाव आहे!Mi Sayali aahe. Chhaan naav aahe!I am Sayali. That is a nice name!
- अमित Amitधन्यवाद, सायली.Dhanyavad, Sayali.Thank you, Sayali.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “name” translations and entries नाव, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नाव, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
