Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ
mera naam
My name is
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to introduce yourself; mera naam ... hai.
Example
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਹੈ। ਤੁਹਾਡਾ?
My name is Simran. And yours?
Etymology
'ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ' (mera naam) translates to 'my name', composed of 'ਮੇਰਾ' (mera) meaning 'my' and 'ਨਾਮ' (naam) meaning 'name'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal introductions, 'mera naam' is common in introductions among Punjabi speakers.