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Naam in English: First name (नाम)
First name
Hindi (Devanagari)
नाम
Hindi (English letters)
naam
नाम (naam) can be expressed as “First name” in English. For example: “My first name is Kabir.”
“naam” kehna ho, to English mein “First name” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
An introduction
My first name is Kabir.
मेरा पहला नाम Kabir है।
Mera pehla naam Kabir hai.
How to pronounce “First name”
Say it in English
ferst naym
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
First name: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| First name | नाम naam The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My first name is Kabir. | मेरा पहला नाम Kabir है। Mera pehla naam Kabir hai. An introduction | An introduction |
| Please write your first name here. | यहाँ अपना पहला नाम लिखें। Yahaan apna pehla naam likhein. Filling in a form | Filling in a form |
“First name” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My first name is Kabir.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “First name” in English sentences
1. An introduction
My first name is Kabir.
मेरा पहला नाम Kabir है।
Mera pehla naam Kabir hai.
2. Filling in a form
Please write your first name here.
यहाँ अपना पहला नाम लिखें।
Yahaan apna pehla naam likhein.
3. Checking a name
How do you spell your first name?
आपके पहले नाम की spelling क्या है?
Aapke pehle naam ki spelling kya hai?
Common mistakes with “First name”
Instead of
My first name are Kabir.
Say this
My first name is Kabir.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine first name is Kabir.
Say this
My first name is Kabir.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Exchanging names at a workshop
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What is your name?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका नाम क्या है?
aapka naam kya hai?
You
My name is Sofia.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है।
mera naam Sofia hai.
Partner
Nice name — welcome.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा नाम है, स्वागत है।
achha naam hai, svaagat hai.
You
Thanks — is the name on the badge correct?
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — बैज पर नाम सही है ना?
shukriya — badge par naam sahi hai na?
Your turn: use “First name”
Say this in English: यहाँ अपना पहला नाम लिखें। (Yahaan apna pehla naam likhein.)
Reveal sample answer
Please write your first name here.
यहाँ अपना पहला नाम लिखें।
Yahaan apna pehla naam likhein.
Compare your word order with “Please write your first name here.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “First name” in English
Naam ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नाम (naam) can be expressed as “First name” in English. For example: “My first name is Kabir.”
What does “First name” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “First name” means नाम (naam). The sentence “My first name is Kabir.” shows it in context.
How do I use “First name” in a sentence?
Please write your first name here. Hindi meaning: यहाँ अपना पहला नाम लिखें। (Yahaan apna pehla naam likhein.). “First name” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My first name is Kabir.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “First name”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
