🗣️ Lesson 2 — Introducing Yourself in Hindi
How to Introduce Yourself in Hindi | Hindi • Roman Hindi • English
Level: Beginner
Course: Level 1 — Beginner Conversations
Lesson: 2 of 10
Focus: Introducing Yourself
Languages: Hindi • Roman Hindi • English
👋 Learn How to Introduce Yourself in Hindi
Imagine meeting someone in India for the first time.
You smile and say:
नमस्ते!
Namaste!
Hello!
Then comes the next question:
आपका नाम क्या है?
Aapka naam kya hai?
What is your name?
Can you answer confidently?
In this lesson, you'll learn how to introduce yourself naturally in Hindi — including your name, country, city, profession, age, interests, and simple personal information.
This lesson is designed for complete beginners and uses:
Hindi → Roman Hindi → English
By the end, you'll be able to give a simple introduction in Hindi and start a real conversation. 🗣️
How to Introduce Yourself in Hindi
🎯 What You'll Learn
By the end of this lesson, you can:
Say your name in Hindi
Ask someone's name
Say where you are from
Say where you live
Talk about your nationality
Talk about your job
Say your age
Talk about your interests
Say "Nice to meet you"
Give a complete self-introduction
Practice a real Hindi conversation
⭐ 1. The Most Important Sentence
मेरा नाम ... है।
Roman Hindi:
Mera naam ... hai.
English:
My name is ...
Examples
मेरा नाम एमा है।
Mera naam Emma hai.
My name is Emma.
मेरा नाम डेविड है।
Mera naam David hai.
My name is David.
मेरा नाम कार्लोस है।
Mera naam Carlos hai.
My name is Carlos.
🧠 Easy Pattern
मेरा नाम + Name + है।
Mera naam + Name + hai.
Practice:
Mera naam ___ hai.
Just replace the name.
Basic Hindi conversation
⭐ 2. Ask Someone's Name
आपका नाम क्या है?
Roman Hindi:
Aapka naam kya hai?
English:
What is your name?
This is a very useful beginner sentence.
Conversation
A: आपका नाम क्या है?
Aapka naam kya hai?
What is your name?
B: मेरा नाम सोफिया है।
Mera naam Sofia hai.
My name is Sofia.
⭐ 3. Say Where You Are From
मैं ... से हूँ।
Roman Hindi:
Main ... se hoon.
English:
I am from ...
Examples
मैं इंग्लैंड से हूँ।
Main England se hoon.
I am from England.
मैं अमेरिका से हूँ।
Main America se hoon.
I am from the United States.
मैं स्पेन से हूँ।
Main Spain se hoon.
I am from Spain.
मैं जापान से हूँ।
Main Japan se hoon.
I am from Japan.
मैं ब्राज़ील से हूँ।
Main Brazil se hoon.
I am from Brazil.
🌍 4. Ask Where Someone Is From
आप कहाँ से हैं?
Roman Hindi:
Aap kahaan se hain?
English:
Where are you from?
Conversation
A: आप कहाँ से हैं?
Aap kahaan se hain?
Where are you from?
B: मैं जापान से हूँ।
Main Japan se hoon.
I am from Japan.
Hindi speaking practice for beginners
🏠 5. Say Where You Live
मैं ... में रहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi:
Main ... mein rehta hoon.
English:
I live in ...
This form is commonly used by a male speaker.
Example
मैं लंदन में रहता हूँ।
Main London mein rehta hoon.
I live in London.
For a female speaker:
मैं ... में रहती हूँ।
Roman Hindi:
Main ... mein rehti hoon.
English:
I live in ...
Example
मैं दिल्ली में रहती हूँ।
Main Delhi mein rehti hoon.
I live in Delhi.
🧠 Remember
रहता — rehta → commonly used by a male speaker
रहती — rehti → commonly used by a female speaker
💼 6. Talk About Your Profession
मैं एक शिक्षक हूँ।
Roman Hindi:
Main ek shikshak hoon.
English:
I am a teacher.
You can replace the profession.
Useful Examples
मैं एक डॉक्टर हूँ।
Main ek doctor hoon.
I am a doctor.
मैं एक छात्र हूँ।
Main ek chhaatra hoon.
I am a student.
मैं एक इंजीनियर हूँ।
Main ek engineer hoon.
I am an engineer.
मैं एक लेखक हूँ।
Main ek lekhak hoon.
I am a writer.
मैं एक कलाकार हूँ।
Main ek kalaakaar hoon.
I am an artist.
मैं एक व्यवसायी हूँ।
Main ek vyaavasaayee hoon.
I am a businessperson.
Hindi introduction sentences
🎂 7. Say Your Age
मेरी उम्र 25 साल है।
Roman Hindi:
Meri umr 25 saal hai.
English:
I am 25 years old.
You can change the number.
Examples
मेरी उम्र 20 साल है।
Meri umr 20 saal hai.
I am 20 years old.
मेरी उम्र 30 साल है।
Meri umr 30 saal hai.
I am 30 years old.
Ask Someone's Age
आपकी उम्र कितनी है?
Roman Hindi:
Aapki umr kitni hai?
English:
How old are you?
❤️ 8. Talk About Your Interests
मुझे संगीत पसंद है।
Roman Hindi:
Mujhe sangeet pasand hai.
English:
I like music.
More Examples
मुझे किताबें पसंद हैं।
Mujhe kitaabein pasand hain.
I like books.
मुझे यात्रा करना पसंद है।
Mujhe yaatra karna pasand hai.
I like traveling.
मुझे खाना बनाना पसंद है।
Mujhe khaana banaana pasand hai.
I like cooking.
मुझे फ़िल्में देखना पसंद है।
Mujhe filmein dekhna pasand hai.
I like watching movies.
मुझे हिंदी सीखना पसंद है।
Mujhe Hindi seekhna pasand hai.
I like learning Hindi.
😊 9. Say "Nice to Meet You"
आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Roman Hindi:
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
English:
Nice to meet you.
This is a useful expression when meeting someone for the first time.
Example
मेरा नाम एमा है। आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Mera naam Emma hai. Aapse milkar khushi hui.
My name is Emma. Nice to meet you.
Hindi phrases for beginners
🤝 10. A Complete Beginner Introduction
Now let's put everything together.
Hindi
नमस्ते! मेरा नाम एमा है। मैं इंग्लैंड से हूँ। मैं लंदन में रहती हूँ। मैं एक शिक्षिका हूँ। मेरी उम्र 25 साल है। मुझे किताबें पढ़ना और यात्रा करना पसंद है। आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Roman Hindi
Namaste! Mera naam Emma hai. Main England se hoon. Main London mein rehti hoon. Main ek shikshika hoon. Meri umr 25 saal hai. Mujhe kitaabein padhna aur yaatra karna pasand hai. Aapse milkar khushi hui.
English
Hello! My name is Emma. I am from England. I live in London. I am a teacher. I am 25 years old. I like reading books and traveling. Nice to meet you.
🗣️ Real-Life Conversation 1 — Meeting Someone
Hindi
Emma: नमस्ते!
David: नमस्ते!
Emma: आपका नाम क्या है?
David: मेरा नाम डेविड है। आपका नाम क्या है?
Emma: मेरा नाम एमा है।
David: आप कहाँ से हैं?
Emma: मैं इंग्लैंड से हूँ। आप कहाँ से हैं?
David: मैं अमेरिका से हूँ।
Emma: आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
David: मुझे भी आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Roman Hindi
Emma: Namaste!
David: Namaste!
Emma: Aapka naam kya hai?
David: Mera naam David hai. Aapka naam kya hai?
Emma: Mera naam Emma hai.
David: Aap kahaan se hain?
Emma: Main England se hoon. Aap kahaan se hain?
David: Main America se hoon.
Emma: Aapse milkar khushi hui.
David: Mujhe bhi aapse milkar khushi hui.
English
Emma: Hello!
David: Hello!
Emma: What is your name?
David: My name is David. What is your name?
Emma: My name is Emma.
David: Where are you from?
Emma: I am from England. Where are you from?
David: I am from the United States.
Emma: Nice to meet you.
David: Nice to meet you too.
☕ Real-Life Conversation 2 — At a Café
Hindi
Sofia: नमस्ते! आपका नाम क्या है?
Carlos: मेरा नाम कार्लोस है। आपका नाम?
Sofia: मेरा नाम सोफिया है।
Carlos: आप कहाँ से हैं?
Sofia: मैं ब्राज़ील से हूँ। आप?
Carlos: मैं स्पेन से हूँ।
Sofia: आप क्या करते हैं?
Carlos: मैं एक इंजीनियर हूँ। आप क्या करती हैं?
Sofia: मैं एक छात्रा हूँ।
Roman Hindi
Sofia: Namaste! Aapka naam kya hai?
Carlos: Mera naam Carlos hai. Aapka naam?
Sofia: Mera naam Sofia hai.
Carlos: Aap kahaan se hain?
Sofia: Main Brazil se hoon. Aap?
Carlos: Main Spain se hoon.
Sofia: Aap kya karte hain?
Carlos: Main ek engineer hoon. Aap kya karti hain?
Sofia: Main ek chhaatra hoon.
English
Sofia: Hello! What is your name?
Carlos: My name is Carlos. And your name?
Sofia: My name is Sofia.
Carlos: Where are you from?
Sofia: I am from Brazil. And you?
Carlos: I am from Spain.
Sofia: What do you do?
Carlos: I am an engineer. What do you do?
Sofia: I am a student.
🎯 12 Essential Introduction Sentences
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| नमस्ते! | Namaste! | Hello! |
| मेरा नाम ... है। | Mera naam ... hai. | My name is ... |
| आपका नाम क्या है? | Aapka naam kya hai? | What is your name? |
| मैं ... से हूँ। | Main ... se hoon. | I am from ... |
| आप कहाँ से हैं? | Aap kahaan se hain? | Where are you from? |
| मैं ... में रहता हूँ। | Main ... mein rehta hoon. | I live in ... |
| मैं ... में रहती हूँ। | Main ... mein rehti hoon. | I live in ... |
| आप क्या करते हैं? | Aap kya karte hain? | What do you do? |
| मैं एक डॉक्टर हूँ। | Main ek doctor hoon. | I am a doctor. |
| मेरी उम्र 25 साल है। | Meri umr 25 saal hai. | I am 25 years old. |
| मुझे संगीत पसंद है। | Mujhe sangeet pasand hai. | I like music. |
| आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई। | Aapse milkar khushi hui. | Nice to meet you. |
🔊 Pronunciation Practice
Practice these five sentences slowly:
1.
Mera naam ___ hai.
My name is ___.
2.
Aapka naam kya hai?
What is your name?
3.
Main ___ se hoon.
I am from ___.
4.
Aap kahaan se hain?
Where are you from?
5.
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
Nice to meet you.
🎤 Speaking Challenge
Say your complete introduction without looking at the English translation.
Start:
Namaste! Mera naam ___ hai.
Then continue:
Main ___ se hoon.
Main ___ mein rehta/rehti hoon.
Main ek ___ hoon.
Mujhe ___ pasand hai.
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
How to say my name is in Hindi
🧠 Hindi Grammar Made Easy
मेरा vs मेरी
Hindi uses different possessive forms depending on the noun.
मेरा नाम
Mera naam
My name
मेरी उम्र
Meri umr
My age
Don't worry about mastering every grammar rule immediately. Learn these useful phrases as complete patterns and gradually notice how Hindi works.
👨🦱 रहता vs 👩 रहती
This is an important beginner pattern.
Male speaker
मैं दिल्ली में रहता हूँ।
Main Delhi mein rehta hoon.
I live in Delhi.
Female speaker
मैं दिल्ली में रहती हूँ।
Main Delhi mein rehti hoon.
I live in Delhi.
🌎 Global Practice Challenge
Choose your own information and complete the sentences.
My name: __________
My country: __________
My city: __________
My profession: __________
My age: __________
My hobby: __________
Now introduce yourself in Hindi!
🎮 Mini Quiz
Question 1
What does मेरा नाम क्या है? mean?
A. My name is...
B. What is my name?
C. What is your name?
Answer: B
Note: The natural phrase for "What is your name?" is आपका नाम क्या है?
Hindi conversation for beginners
Question 2
What does मैं अमेरिका से हूँ mean?
A. I live in America.
B. I am from America.
C. I like America.
Answer: B
Question 3
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Mera naam Emma hain.
B. Mera naam Emma hai.
C. Meri naam Emma hai.
Answer: B
Question 4
How do you say "Nice to meet you"?
A. धन्यवाद
B. आप कहाँ से हैं?
C. आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Answer: C
Question 5
What does मुझे संगीत पसंद है mean?
A. I play music.
B. I like music.
C. I teach music.
Answer: B
🏆 60-Second Speaking Challenge
Can you introduce yourself in Hindi in 60 seconds?
Use this template:
नमस्ते! मेरा नाम ______ है।
मैं ______ से हूँ।
मैं ______ में रहता/रहती हूँ।
मैं एक ______ हूँ।
मेरी उम्र ______ साल है।
मुझे ______ पसंद है।
आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Roman Hindi:
Namaste! Mera naam ______ hai.
Main ______ se hoon.
Main ______ mein rehta/rehti hoon.
Main ek ______ hoon.
Meri umr ______ saal hai.
Mujhe ______ pasand hai.
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
Now say it aloud without reading the English translation. 🎤
Hindi introduction conversation
⚠️ Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Mistake 1
Meri naam Emma hai.
✅ Correct
Mera naam Emma hai.
❌ Mistake 2
Main England hoon.
✅ Correct
Main England se hoon.
The word से (se) means "from" in this pattern.
❌ Mistake 3
Aapka naam kya hain?
✅ Correct
Aapka naam kya hai?
❌ Mistake 4
Translating every English sentence word-for-word.
Instead, learn useful Hindi patterns as complete expressions.
🌟 Quick Conversation Formula
Remember this simple sequence:
1. Namaste → Hello
↓
2. Mera naam... → My name is...
↓
3. Aapka naam kya hai? → What is your name?
↓
4. Main ... se hoon. → I am from...
↓
5. Aap kahaan se hain? → Where are you from?
↓
6. Main ... mein rehta/rehti hoon. → I live in...
↓
7. Main ek ... hoon. → I am a...
↓
8. Mujhe ... pasand hai. → I like...
↓
9. Aapse milkar khushi hui. → Nice to meet you.
🎉 You have a complete beginner conversation!
Hindi self introduction
📚 Beginner Conversation Roadmap
You're currently on:
🟢 Level 1 — Beginner Conversations
Lesson 1: 👋 Hindi Greetings & Saying Hello
Lesson 2: 🗣️ Introducing Yourself ← You Are Here
Lesson 3: ❓ Asking Someone's Name
Lesson 4: 🌍 Talking About Your Country
Lesson 5: 👨👩👧 Family Conversation
Lesson 6: ⏰ Daily Routine
Lesson 7: ❓ Asking Simple Questions
Lesson 8: 🕐 Talking About Time
Lesson 9: ☀️ Weather Conversation
Lesson 10: 🔢 Numbers Conversation
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12 essential introduction sentences
Hindi + Roman Hindi + English
Self-introduction template
Profession vocabulary
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Speaking challenge
Mini quiz
This gives readers something practical to save, print, and practice offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I introduce myself in Hindi?
Start with "Namaste! Mera naam ___ hai." This means "Hello! My name is ___." You can then say where you're from, where you live, what you do, and what you like.
2. How do I say "My name is..." in Hindi?
Say:
मेरा नाम ___ है।
Mera naam ___ hai.
3. How do I ask "What is your name?" in Hindi?
Say:
आपका नाम क्या है?
Aapka naam kya hai?
4. How do I say "I am from..." in Hindi?
Say:
मैं ___ से हूँ।
Main ___ se hoon.
5. How do I say "Nice to meet you" in Hindi?
Say:
आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
6. Can I use these Hindi sentences as a complete beginner?
Yes. These are practical beginner-level patterns designed for everyday introductions. Practice them aloud rather than only reading them.
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⭐ Final Practice
Before moving to Lesson 3, introduce yourself completely:
नमस्ते! मेरा नाम ______ है।
मैं ______ से हूँ।
मैं ______ में रहता/रहती हूँ।
मैं एक ______ हूँ।
मुझे ______ पसंद है।
आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Namaste! Mera naam ______ hai.
Main ______ se hoon.
Main ______ mein rehta/rehti hoon.
Main ek ______ hoon.
Mujhe ______ pasand hai.
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
🎉 Congratulations! You can now introduce yourself in Hindi.
Next stop → Lesson 3: Asking Someone's Name in Hindi. 🗣️🇮🇳
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