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Mera naam … hai in English: My name is… (मेरा नाम … है)
My name is…
Hindi (Devanagari)
मेरा नाम … है
Hindi (English letters)
mera naam … hai
मेरा नाम … है (mera naam … hai) can be expressed as “My name is…” in English. For example: “Hello, my name is Kabir.”
“mera naam … hai” kehna ho, to English mein “My name is…” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
First day of class
Hello, my name is Kabir.
नमस्ते, मेरा नाम कबीर है।
namaste, mera naam Kabir hai.
How to pronounce “My name is…”
Say it in English
migh naym iz
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.
My name is…: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| My name is… | मेरा नाम … है mera naam … hai The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Hello, my name is Kabir. | नमस्ते, मेरा नाम कबीर है। namaste, mera naam Kabir hai. First day of class | First day of class |
| My name is Sofia — please check the booking. | मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है, बुकिंग देखिए। mera naam Sofia hai, buking dekhiye. Hotel check-in | Hotel check-in |
Replace … with your name: “My name is Priya.” Say the completed sentence when introducing yourself; do not say the dots aloud.
Use is after my name, because name is singular. “I'm Priya” is another natural introduction. Keep the name exactly as you want the listener to use it.
How to use “My name is…” in English sentences
1. First day of class
Hello, my name is Kabir.
नमस्ते, मेरा नाम कबीर है।
namaste, mera naam Kabir hai.
2. Hotel check-in
My name is Sofia — please check the booking.
मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है, बुकिंग देखिए।
mera naam Sofia hai, buking dekhiye.
3. Meeting neighbors
My name is Aarav; I'm on the floor above.
मेरा नाम आरव है, ऊपर वाली मंज़िल पर हूँ।
mera naam Aarav hai, oopar wali manzil par hoon.
Common mistakes with “My name is…”
Instead of
Hello, my name are Kabir.
Say this
Hello, my name is Kabir.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Hello, mine name is Kabir.
Say this
Hello, my name is Kabir.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Joining a language-exchange meetup
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! What's your name?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! आपका नाम क्या है?
namaste! aapka naam kya hai?
You
My name is Emma, and yours?
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा नाम एमा है, आपका?
mera naam Emma hai, aapka?
Partner
My name is Neeraj; I'm from Delhi.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा नाम नीरज है, दिल्ली से हूँ।
mera naam Neeraj hai, Dilli se hoon.
You
Nice to meet you — please remember my name.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा लगा, मेरा नाम याद रखिएगा।
achha laga, mera naam yaad rakhiyega.
Your turn: use “My name is…”
Say this in English: मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है, बुकिंग देखिए। (mera naam Sofia hai, buking dekhiye.)
Reveal sample answer
My name is Sofia — please check the booking.
मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है, बुकिंग देखिए।
mera naam Sofia hai, buking dekhiye.
Compare your word order with “My name is Sofia — please check the booking.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “My name is…” in English
Mera naam … hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मेरा नाम … है (mera naam … hai) can be expressed as “My name is…” in English. For example: “Hello, my name is Kabir.”
What does “My name is…” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “My name is…” means मेरा नाम … है (mera naam … hai). The sentence “Hello, my name is Kabir.” shows it in context.
How do I use “My name is…” in a sentence?
My name is Sofia — please check the booking. Hindi meaning: मेरा नाम सोफ़िया है, बुकिंग देखिए। (mera naam Sofia hai, buking dekhiye.). Replace … with your name: “My name is Priya.” Say the completed sentence when introducing yourself; do not say the dots aloud.
What should I watch for when using “My name is…”?
Use is after my name, because name is singular. “I'm Priya” is another natural introduction. Keep the name exactly as you want the listener to use it.
