For anyone that wants to learn conversational Hindi, learning how to ask “what is your name?” in Hindi is pretty important. This is a basic phrase that any child or adult is sure to come across.
The question is: Aapka naam kyaa hai?
Aapka (your)
naam (name)
kyaa (what)
hai (is)
So the translation is, Your name what is?
If that sounds silly it’s because the order of the words is not the same in Hindi as English. In Hindi the verb comes at the end of the sentence whereas in English it’s in the middle.
How To Answer, “What Is Your Name?” in Hindi
You have learned how to ask, what is your name? in Hindi. Now let’s learn how to answer it. My name is Samta. Remember, in Hindi the order of the words is not the same as English. In Hindi the verb is at the end of the sentence. In this case the verb is …”is”.
So the sentence translated into English is: My name Samta is.
Mera naam Samta hai.
Mera (my)
naam (name)
Samta
hai (is)
Mera vs. Meri
I am female and I answer with “mera” not “meri”. That’s how anyone and everyone would answer the question – with “mera”. There is a reason why “meri” is not correct but it’s too complicated for beginners. Understanding that requires more advanced Hindi.
For now, just practice asking and answering.
Q & A Practice Video
You might like this video as well to learn and review Hindi question words.
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About Samta Aunty
Growing up in Orange County, California, I learned Hindi and Indian culture from my parents and the community. At one point, in addition to understanding Hindi, I developed an interest in speaking, and my parents encouraged me.
Friday night was date-night with my mom. We would eat parathas and watch Hindi movies together. I asked lots of questions and switched to speaking in Hindi at home.
That day, in high school, when my Chachi in Delhi said, “Tumhari Hindi bahut achi hain” is one of my favorite memories.
I started Virtual PreSkool to pay it forward. It’s fulfilling when a student comes to class and excitedly shares that they successfully connected with grandparents/relatives or when they were in India and knew how to ask for directions.
After completing undergrad at UC Irvine, I did my MBA at the USC Marshall School of Business. I’ve been an entrepreneur my entire career.
When I’m not teaching and creating lessons, I’m usually exercising, cooking vegan meals, or traveling. I love writing about travel on my blog PassportPages.
Dhanyavaad!
