Free online translator for converting English names to Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
Punjabi uses the Gurmukhi script, developed in the 16th century by Sikh Guru Angad Dev Ji. Gurmukhi means 'from the mouth of the Guru' and is used for the Punjabi language in India.
Gurmukhi transliteration converts English names phonetically. The script is an abugida where consonants have an inherent vowel that can be modified or suppressed.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Punjabi:
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Use our Gurmukhi translator above. Enter your English name and it will be converted to Punjabi Gurmukhi script using phonetic transliteration.
Gurmukhi is the Indic script used for Punjabi in India. Shahmukhi is an Arabic-based script used for Punjabi in Pakistan. Our tool uses Gurmukhi.
Yes! Gurmukhi was developed specifically for writing Sikh religious texts, including the Guru Granth Sahib.
Most English sounds have Gurmukhi equivalents. Some like 'f' and 'z' use nukta (dot) modifications of existing letters.
Over 125 million people speak Punjabi worldwide, making it one of the most spoken languages globally.