Your Name in Urdu Script

Free online translator for converting English names to Urdu (اردو)

About Urdu Script

Urdu uses a modified Perso-Arabic script called Nastaliq, known for its flowing calligraphic style. It's the national language of Pakistan and widely spoken in India.

230+ million speakers (native + second language)
Speakers Worldwide
2+
Countries

Key Facts:

  • Uses Nastaliq calligraphic style
  • Based on Persian script with additional letters
  • Written right-to-left
  • Official language of Pakistan
  • Mutually intelligible with Hindi when spoken
Main countries: Pakistan, India

How Names Work in Urdu

Urdu transliteration uses the Perso-Arabic script with additional aspirated consonant letters. The beautiful Nastaliq style flows diagonally from upper right to lower left.

Transliteration Rules:

  • Uses aspirated consonants (bh, ph, th, etc.)
  • Has retroflex sounds for Indic words
  • Uses ہ (do-chashmi he) at word end
  • Vowels often written with diacritics
  • Final ے (bari ye) for long 'e' at word end

Popular Names in Urdu

Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Urdu:

Michael
مائیکل
māīkel
Sarah
سارہ
sārā
David
ڈیوڈ
ḍeviḍ
Emma
ایما
emā
Christopher
کرسٹوفر
kristopher
Jennifer
جینیفر
jenīfer
Alexander
الیگزینڈر
aligzainḍar
Sophia
صوفیہ
sofiyā

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write my name in Urdu?

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

Is Urdu the same as Hindi?

Spoken Urdu and Hindi are largely mutually intelligible, but they use different scripts. Urdu uses Nastaliq (Perso-Arabic based), while Hindi uses Devanagari.

What makes Urdu script special?

Urdu uses the beautiful Nastaliq calligraphic style, which flows diagonally. It's considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing scripts in the world.

Does Urdu read right-to-left?

Yes, Urdu is written and read from right to left, like Arabic and Persian.

Can I use this for Pakistani documents?

Our transliteration follows standard Urdu conventions. For official documents, verify with relevant authorities for specific spelling preferences.