Free online translator for converting English names to Urdu (اردو)
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.
Urdu transliteration uses the Perso-Arabic script with additional aspirated consonant letters. The beautiful Nastaliq style flows diagonally from upper right to lower left.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Urdu:
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Spoken Urdu and Hindi are largely mutually intelligible, but they use different scripts. Urdu uses Nastaliq (Perso-Arabic based), while Hindi uses Devanagari.
Urdu uses the beautiful Nastaliq calligraphic style, which flows diagonally. It's considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing scripts in the world.
Yes, Urdu is written and read from right to left, like Arabic and Persian.
Our transliteration follows standard Urdu conventions. For official documents, verify with relevant authorities for specific spelling preferences.