आपका नाम
aapka naam/ɑːp.kɑː nɑːm/word by word
The phrase आपका नाम (aapka naam) is how you say "your name" in Hindi.
This phrase is used to refer to the name of the person you are speaking to.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aapka, which means "your" (formal/polite) and naam, which means "name".
Which one should you use?
While आपका नाम is polite and used with strangers or elders, तुम्हारा नाम is used with friends or people younger than you and तेरा नाम is highly informal and can be perceived as rude or overly intimate depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective aapka must agree with the gender of the noun it modifies. Since naam (name) is a masculine noun in Hindi, aapka is used instead of the feminine aapki.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɑːp.kɑː nɑːm/ (aapka naam).
Did you know?
- The word नाम is a true cognate of the English word 'name', meaning both words share the exact same ancient root from the same linguistic family.
- In many traditional Indian settings, asking आपका नाम directly can be seen as too blunt. People often use a more indirect approach or ask for the person's 'good name' using shubh naam.
- While naam means 'name', the same word is used in Hindi to refer to a 'reputation' or 'fame'. For example, one might say someone has 'made a name' for themselves using naam.
Examples in context
- आपका नाम क्या है?What is your name?This sentence is useful for asking "What is your name?" using आपका नाम.Tatoeba #443217 by minshirui, translation #70623 by frpzzd
- क्या आपका नाम टॉम है?Is your name Tom?This sentence is useful for asking "Is your name Tom?" using आपका नाम.Tatoeba #3638909 by sabretou, translation #3405320 by CK
- मैं आपका नाम भूल गया।I forgot your name.This sentence is useful for saying "I forgot your name." using आपका नाम.Tatoeba #10049567 by sabretou, translation #7772550 by sharris123
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Neha and Amit are meeting at a business conference.
- नेहा Nehaक्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकती हूँ?Kya main aapka naam jaan sakti hoon?May I know your name?
- अमित Amitजी, मेरा नाम अमित है।Ji, mera naam Amit hai.Yes, my name is Amit.
- नेहा Nehaआपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई, अमित जी।Aapse milkar khushi hui, Amit ji.Nice to meet you, Amit ji.
- अमित Amitशुक्रिया, नेहा जी।Shukriya, Neha ji.Thank you, Neha ji.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (आपका, नाम) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नाम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
