How to say “Hello” in Malayalam
The most common way to say “hello” in Malayalam. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
നമസ്കാരം
namaskāraṁ
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Malayalam
നമസ്കാരം, സുഖമാണോ?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Malayalam?
"Hello" in Malayalam is "നമസ്കാരം". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "നമസ്കാരം" written in Malayalam?
"നമസ്കാരം" is the standard written form in Malayalam, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "നമസ്കാരം" in Malayalam?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "നമസ്കാരം" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "നമസ്കാരം" mean in English?
"നമസ്കാരം" is the Malayalam way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Malayalam?
Many languages — including Malayalam — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "നമസ്കാരം" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Malayalam spoken?
Malayalam is spoken by an estimated 38 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Malayalam dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Malayalam dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "നമസ്കാരം" or any other Malayalam text.