Your Name in Punjabi Gurmukhi

Free online translator for converting English names to Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)

About Punjabi Script

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.

125+ million native speakers
Speakers Worldwide
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Countries

Key Facts:

  • Gurmukhi has 35 consonants and 10 vowels
  • Developed for writing Sikh scriptures
  • Name means 'from the mouth of the Guru'
  • Used primarily in Indian Punjab
  • Pakistani Punjabi typically uses Shahmukhi (Arabic-based) script
Main countries: India (Punjab), Pakistan

How Names Work in Punjabi

Gurmukhi transliteration converts English names phonetically. The script is an abugida where consonants have an inherent vowel that can be modified or suppressed.

Transliteration Rules:

  • Consonants carry inherent 'a' vowel
  • Vowel marks (lagā mātrā) modify sounds
  • Adhak doubles consonants
  • Bindi and tippi indicate nasal sounds
  • Some English sounds use nukta modifications

Popular Names in Punjabi

Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Punjabi:

Michael
ਮਾਈਕਲ
māīkal
Sarah
ਸਾਰਾ
sārā
David
ਡੇਵਿਡ
ḍeviḍ
Emma
ਏਮਾ
emā
Christopher
ਕ੍ਰਿਸਟੋਫਰ
kristophar
Jennifer
ਜੈਨੀਫਰ
jainīphar
Alexander
ਅਲੈਕਸੈਂਡਰ
alaiksaiṇḍar
Sophia
ਸੋਫੀਆ
sophīā

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write my name in Punjabi?

Use our Gurmukhi translator above. Enter your English name and it will be converted to Punjabi Gurmukhi script using phonetic transliteration.

What is the difference between Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi?

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.

Is Gurmukhi used for Sikh scriptures?

Yes! Gurmukhi was developed specifically for writing Sikh religious texts, including the Guru Granth Sahib.

Can Gurmukhi write all English sounds?

Most English sounds have Gurmukhi equivalents. Some like 'f' and 'z' use nukta (dot) modifications of existing letters.

How many people speak Punjabi?

Over 125 million people speak Punjabi worldwide, making it one of the most spoken languages globally.