Signification
Standard way to introduce yourself.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, it's common to add 'Sahib' (for men) or 'Sahiba' (for women) when referring to *someone else's* name, but never your own. Saying 'Mera naam Ali Sahib hai' would sound very arrogant! Urdu speakers in India often use 'Tashreef' (honor) in introductions. They might ask 'Aap ka ism-e-sharif?' (Your noble name?). The response remains 'Mera naam...'. In the diaspora, many Urdu speakers use 'Mera naam' followed by an English-style first and last name, whereas in traditional settings, the father's name often follows the first name. In formal emails, the introduction 'Mera naam [Name] hai' is often preceded by 'Umeed hai aap khairiyat se honge' (Hope you are well).
Gender Neutrality
Always use 'Mera' for your name, even if you are female. This is the #1 mistake for beginners!
Add a Salaam
Always start with 'Assalam-o-Alaikum' before saying your name for maximum politeness.
Signification
Standard way to introduce yourself.
Gender Neutrality
Always use 'Mera' for your name, even if you are female. This is the #1 mistake for beginners!
Add a Salaam
Always start with 'Assalam-o-Alaikum' before saying your name for maximum politeness.
The 'Hai' Hook
Don't forget the 'Hai' at the end. Dropping it makes you sound like a telegram!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the introduction.
میرا نام علی ___۔
'Hai' is the correct singular present tense for 'is'.
Which of these is the correct way for a girl named Sara to introduce herself?
Introduction for Sara:
'Mera' is used regardless of the speaker's gender because 'Naam' is masculine.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟ B: _________۔
The question asks for a name, so 'Mera naam...' is the appropriate response.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Phrase: 'میں علی ہوں۔'
'Main ... hoon' is a more casual way to introduce yourself.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمیرا نام علی ___۔
'Hai' is the correct singular present tense for 'is'.
Introduction for Sara:
'Mera' is used regardless of the speaker's gender because 'Naam' is masculine.
A: آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟ B: _________۔
The question asks for a name, so 'Mera naam...' is the appropriate response.
Phrase: 'میں علی ہوں۔'
'Main ... hoon' is a more casual way to introduce yourself.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo. 'Mera' agrees with the masculine noun 'Naam', not your own gender.
Not at all, it's just more casual. Use 'Mera naam' for people you don't know well.
Just say the name you prefer to be called by. Urdu speakers often use nicknames (Kunyat).
Yes, in complete sentences. In very informal speech, it might be whispered, but for learners, it's best to include it.
Say 'Aap ka naam kya hai?' (Formal) or 'Tumhara naam kya hai?' (Informal).
Yes, they are cognates and mean exactly the same thing.
Yes, it's a perfect way to start a formal or semi-formal email.
'Ism' is the Arabic word for name, used in very formal Urdu.
Urdu is an SOV language, so verbs almost always come at the end of the sentence.
Yes, constantly! It's the standard introduction in Hindi/Urdu cinema.
Expressions liées
آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟
similarWhat is your name?
میں [نام] ہوں
synonymI am [name]
آپ سے مل کر خوشی ہوئی
builds onNice to meet you
میرا تخلص [نام] ہے
specialized formMy pen name is [name]
