Your Name in Bengali Script

Free online translator for converting English names to Bengali (বাংলা)

About Bengali Script

Bengali (বাংলা) uses the Bengali-Assamese script, an abugida with graceful rounded characters. As the 5th most spoken language globally, Bengali features distinctive curved letterforms and a horizontal line connecting characters.

230+ million native speakers
Speakers Worldwide
2+
Countries

Key Facts:

  • 11 vowels and 39 consonants
  • Evolved from ancient Brahmi script around 11th century
  • Graceful rounded characters with horizontal top line
  • 5th most spoken language in the world
  • Rich literary tradition including Nobel Prize literature
Main countries: Bangladesh, India (West Bengal)

How Names Work in Bengali

Bengali transliteration matches English sounds to Bengali characters phonetically. Since Bengali is an abugida, consonants have an inherent 'a' vowel that can be modified using diacritical marks (kar).

Transliteration Rules:

  • Consonants have inherent 'a' sound unless modified
  • Vowel marks (kar) attach to consonants
  • Halant (্) removes inherent vowel
  • Conjunct consonants join for clusters
  • Similar to Hindi Devanagari but different script

Popular Names in Bengali

Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Bengali:

Michael
মাইকেল
maikel
Sarah
সারা
sara
David
ডেভিড
devid
Emma
এমা
ema
Christopher
ক্রিস্টোফার
kristofar
Jennifer
জেনিফার
jenifar
Alexander
আলেকজান্ডার
alekjandar
Sophia
সোফিয়া
sofiya

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write my name in Bengali?

Use our Bengali translator above. Type your name in English and it converts to Bengali script (বাংলা লিপি) using standard phonetic transliteration. The result is readable by Bengali speakers worldwide.

Is Bengali the same as Bangla?

Yes! 'Bengali' is the English name while 'Bangla' (বাংলা) is what native speakers call their language. Both terms are correct and widely used.

Why does Bengali look similar to Hindi but different?

Both Bengali and Hindi scripts descended from ancient Brahmi script and share the horizontal top line (matra). However, they evolved differently - Bengali has more rounded, curved characters while Hindi Devanagari is more angular.

Can I use this for official documents in Bangladesh?

Our transliteration follows standard Bengali phonetic rules used in Bangladesh and West Bengal. For official documents, verify with the specific authority as spelling preferences may vary.

How many people speak Bengali?

Approximately 230 million people speak Bengali worldwide, making it the 5th most spoken language. It's the official language of Bangladesh and India's West Bengal state.