పేరు
pēru/peːɾu/
The English word 'name' is translated into Telugu as పేరు (pēru) or నామము.
Meaning: word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Telugu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| పేరు | pēru | /peːɾu/ |
| నామము | nāmamu |
Both forms are nouns used to indicate a particular person, place, class or thing. While పేరు is the common word for a name, related verbal forms like నామకరణ are used specifically to mean 'to give a name to'.
Which one should you use?
నామము is a more formal or technical term often used in linguistic or grammatical contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word పేరు is used for both singular and plural 'names' in many contexts, though pluralization can be indicated by context or additional markers. When పేరు is the direct object of a verb (e.g., 'to write a name'), it often takes the suffix -ను to become పేరును.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pēru. The IPA is /peːɾu/.
When do people say it?
The term 'garu' is a respectful title added to a person's name.
Did you know?
- In traditional Telugu culture, a child's పేరు is often chosen based on the specific star or constellation the moon was in at the moment of birth.
- The common Telugu word for name, పేరు, is a close relative of the Tamil word పేరు and the Kannada word Hesaru, all stemming from the same ancient Proto-Dravidian root.
- While English uses 'name' for both people and things, Telugu uses పేరు for both but reserves నామము almost exclusively for formal or divine entities.
Examples in context
- టామ్ ఒక కర్రతో తన పేరును ఇసుకలో రాశాడు.Tom wrote his name in the sand with a stick.The first example shows how to use పేరు when it is the direct object of the verb 'to write'.Tatoeba #13348787 by rarmdhyymm, translation #4849980 by Hybrid
- నీ పేరు ఏమి?What is your name?The second example shows a standard way to ask 'What is your name?' using పేరు.Tatoeba #13375135 by frpzzd, translation #70623 by frpzzd
- తమ పేరు ఏమండి?What's your name?The third example demonstrates a way to ask 'What's your name?' using పేరు.Tatoeba #13375138 by frpzzd, translation #408293 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Pallavi and Sai are meeting for the first time at a cafe.
- పల్లవి Pallaviనమస్కారం, మీ పేరు ఏమిటి?namaskaram, mee peru emiti?Hello, what is your name?
- సాయి Saiనమస్కారం, నా పేరు సాయి.namaskaram, naa peru saayi.Hello, my name is Sai.
- పల్లవి Pallaviమిమ్మల్ని కలవడం చాలా సంతోషంగా ఉంది, సాయి గారు.mimmulni kalavadam chaala santhoshamga undi, saayi gaaru.It is very nice to meet you, Mr. Sai.
- సాయి Saiధన్యవాదాలు, పల్లవి గారు.dhanyavaadalu, pallavi gaaru.Thank you, Ms. Pallavi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “name” translations and entries పేరు, నామము, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries నామము, పేరు, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
