How to say happy birthday in Marathi
वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा
Say it like this: VAADH-div-saa-chyaa HAAR-dik shu-BHECH-chhaa
To say happy birthday in Marathi, you say "वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा" (vadhdivasachya hardik shubhechha). Marathi is spoken in Maharashtra, home to Mumbai and Pune. It means "heartfelt birthday wishes", and it suits anyone, young or old.
"वाढदिवस" (vadhdivas) means birthday. It comes from "vadh" (growth) and "divas" (day), so it is your "growing day". "हार्दिक" means heartfelt and "शुभेच्छा" means good wishes.
Other ways to say happy birthday in Marathi
- वाढदिवसाच्या शुभेच्छा (vadhdivasachya shubhechha)Say it like this: VAADH-div-saa-chyaa shu-BHECH-chhaaA shorter version without "heartfelt". Simple and friendly.
- तुला वाढदिवसाच्या खूप खूप शुभेच्छा (tula vadhdivasachya khup khup shubhechha)Say it like this: TOO-laa VAADH-div-saa-chyaa KHOOP KHOOP shu-BHECH-chhaaMeans "lots and lots of birthday wishes to you". Casual, for friends, brothers and sisters.
- तुम्हाला वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा (tumhala vadhdivasachya hardik shubhechha)Say it like this: TUM-haa-laa VAADH-div-saa-chyaa HAAR-dik shu-BHECH-chhaaThe polite form, using "tumhala". For elders, teachers or a boss.
- उदंड आयुष्य लाभो (udand aayushya laabho)Say it like this: oo-DUND AA-yush-yaa LAA-bhoMeans "may you have a long life". A classic blessing, often from older relatives.
- हॅपी बर्थडे (happy birthday)Say it like this: HAP-pee BURTH-dayThe English words are used a lot in Maharashtra, especially in cities and in texts.
The Happy Birthday song in Marathi
Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday dear [name],
happy birthday to you.
To be honest, at most birthday parties in Maharashtra people sing the English song. There is no single Marathi version that everyone knows, so the English lines are what you will usually hear.
Birthday customs
- In Maharashtra, many families perform "औक्षण" (aukshan) on a birthday. A lamp on a plate is waved in front of the birthday person to bless them and wish them a long life.
- In Maharashtra, people often share sweets with family, neighbours or workmates on their birthday.
- In Maharashtrian towns and cities, you will often see big roadside banners wishing a local leader or popular figure a happy birthday.
A quick tip
Use "tula" (to you) for friends and younger people, and "tumhala" (to you, polite) for elders. Getting this right shows real care and respect.
Questions people ask
How do you say happy birthday in Marathi to a friend?
Say "तुला वाढदिवसाच्या खूप खूप शुभेच्छा" (TOO-laa VAADH-div-saa-chyaa KHOOP KHOOP shu-BHECH-chhaa). It is warm and casual.
Is the Marathi script the same as Hindi?
Yes, both use the Devanagari script, but the words are different. The Hindi greeting is not the same as the Marathi one.
What do you say back?
Say "धन्यवाद" (DHUN-yuh-vaad), which means thank you. Many people also just say "thank you" in English.
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