Got a birthday coming up for someone special who speaks Urdu? Make their day unforgettable with Ling’s guide to celebrating birthdays the Pakistani way—complete with traditional phrases like “saalgirah mubarak,” heartfelt Urdu poetry, and even the lyrics to birthday songs locals actually sing.
From writing the perfect birthday card to understanding cultural nuances around celebrations, you’ll learn everything you need to show your love in their native language.
How do you say happy birthday in Urdu in ways that truly touch the heart? Let’s dive in!
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Common Phrases To Wish Happy Birthday In Urdu
Ready to greet all your friends in the unique Urdu language? Be sure to take note of the following commonly used phrases and greetings that are mainly used by the locals.
| English | Urdu Words | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Birthday | سالگرہ مبارک | Saalgirah mubarak |
| May you live a thousand years | تم جیو ہزاروں سال | Tum jeeyo hazaroon saal |
| I wish you a wonderful birthday | میری طرف سے آپ کو شاندار سالگرہ کی مبارکباد | Meri taraf sey aapko shandar saaligirah ki mubarakbaad |
| May you live for a thousand years | تم سلا مت رہو ہزاروں سال | Tum salamat rahou hazaaroun saal |
| A Birthday | سالگرہ | Saalgirah |
| A name day | یوم پیدائش | Youm – e – paidaish |
| All the best for your birthday! | آپ کی سالگرہ کے لئے مبارکباد | Aap ki saalgirah ky liye mubarakbad |
| Congratulations! | مبارک ہو | Mubarak ho |
| Have a good one | آپ کی سالگرہ اچھی گزرے | Apki saalgirah achi guzrey |
| Stay happy wherever you are | آپ جہاں بھی رہیں خوش رہیں | Aap jahan bhi rahein khush rahein |
| Wishing you a very happy birthday | آپ کو سالگرہ بہت بہت مبارک ہو | Aapko saalgirah bohat bohat mubarak ho |
| I hope you have the best birthday | امید کرتا ہوں کہ آپ کی سالگرہ اچھی گزرے | Umeed kerta hoon key aapki saalgirah bohat achi guzrey |
| Peace be upon you | میری دعا ہے کہ تم سلامت رہو | Meri dua hai key tum salamat rahou |
How To Say Happy Birthday In Urdu?
In Urdu, we say Happy birthday as سالگرہ مبارک – saalgirah mubarak. Some Urdu-speaking people also use جنم دن مبارک – janam din mubarak, which is actually derived from Hindi language. So, both these phrases are commonly used to wish birthdays or convey blessing in Urdu.
What Are The Urdu Words Related To Birthdays
Learning phrases and full sentences can help you express yourself better. However, mastering the basic Urdu words can also give you a better chance of understanding the Urdu language. Read the following words and take note of them. However, since the language is pretty complex, do note that our focus in the table below is to give you translations that are guaranteed correct and will not sound weird when spoken by a foreigner.
| English | Urdu Words | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| party | دعوت | dawat |
| celebration | جشن | jashn |
| a present/ gift | تحفہ | Tohfa |
| an invitation | دعوت نامہ | dawat nama |
| a birthday cake | سالگرہ کا کیک | saalgirah ka cake |
| a cake | کیک | cake |
| candles | موم بتیاں | moumbattiyan |
| health | صحت | sehat |
| luck | قسمت | qismat |
| Love | محبت | Mohabbat |
| Fun | مزاہ | mazah |
| music | موسیقی | moseeqi |
| dancing | ناچنا | Naachna |
| an idea | خیال | Khayal |
| a theme | تھیم | theme |
| a game | کھیل | Khayl |
| a grill party, a barbecue | گرل پارٹی ، باربیکیو | grill party, Barbecue |
| to grill | گرل کرنا | Grill karna |
| food | کھانا | Khana |
What Is The Happy Birthday Song In Urdu?
If you would love to memorize the lyrics to sing Happy Birthday in Urdu to your native-speaker friends, here it is! There are two songs to check.
| English | Urdu Song | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| May this day come again and again My heart sings this again and again May you live for a thousand years That is what my wish is | بارباردن یہ آۓ بار بار دل یہ گاۓ تم جیو ہزاروں سال یہ ہے میری آرزو | Baar baar din ye aye Baar baar dil ye gaye Tum jeyoo hazaroun saal Ye hai meri arzoo |
| There is a glow in an empty place Because of you Everyone is saying Your brithday is here | جنگل میں منگل تیرے ہی دم سے سب نے یہ شورمچایاہے سال گراہ کا دن آیا ہے | Jungle main mangal Terey hi dam sey Sab ney ye shor machaya hai Saalgirah ka din aya hai |
Happy Birthday – Urdu Poetry
When it comes to celebrations, nothing beats the kind of preparation that we do when celebrating a birthday. This special day is a commemoration of the birth of such a unique person, and it is only fitting that we do our best to make them feel that they are loved and are doing a great job in life. After all, who wouldn’t love to be greeted by their closest friends and family, right? Let’s look at some Urdu poetic phrases to wish happy birthday.
| English | Pronunciation | Urdu Poetry |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed is the radiance on Hussain’s face. Happy birthday to you. | حسین چہرے کی تابندگی مُبارک ہو تُجھے یہ سالگرہ کی خوشی مُبارک ہو | haseen chehry ki tabindagi mubarak hou tujhay yeh saal girah ki khushi mubarak ho |
| This is our prayer on your birthday that you live as much as the number of moons and stars | تمھاری سالگرہ کے دن یہ دُعا ہے ہماری جتنے ہیں چاند تارے، اُتنی ہو عُمر تمھاری | tumhari saal girah kay din yeh dua hay hamari jitnay hain chaand tarray, utni ho umer tumhari |
Read Happy Birthday Wishes In Urdu
Do you want to write or say to some special one celebrating a birthday and convey your best wishes other than “Happy birthday to you”? Don’t worry. You can find some ideas on how to say your happy birthday wishes in Urdu below:
- (Happy birthday, Princess, happy birthday to you.) سالگرہ مبارک ہو ، شہزادی ، آپ کو سالگرہ مبارک ہو۔ “Saalgirah mubarak hou shehzaadi, Saal girah mubarak hou”
- (I wanted to say happy birthday to him.) میں اسے سالگرہ مبارک کہنا چاہتا تھا “Me ussey saalgirah mubarak kehna chahta tha”
- (Congratulations on this happy moment) اس خوشی کے موقعے پر مبا رک بار “Is khushi key mouqey par mubarak hou”
- (Oh, I was just calling to say happy birthday again and thanks for last night.) اوہ ، میں صرف ایک بار پھر سالگرہ مبارک کہنے کے لیے کال کر رہا تھا اور کل رات کا شکریہ “oh, main sirf ek baar phir saalgirah mubarak kehney key liye call kar raha tha or kal raat ka shukriya”
Frequently Asked Questions Related To Happy Birthday In Urdu
How To Reply To A Birthday Wish In Urdu?
When your Urdu-speaking friend wishes you happy birthday, you can easily reply to him in Urdu in both formal and informal ways. For instance:
Formally, you can simply say thank you in Urdu as شکریہ shukria.
Or with more affection you can say: Thank you for your love! آپ کی محبت کا شکریہ ap ki muhabbat ka shukria
What Do Arabic People Say On Birthdays?
Arabic people wish their loved ones happy birthday by saying عيد ميلاد سعيد (Eid milad saee’d). Another common way of wishing blessed birthday is كل عام وأنت بخير (kul aam wa anta bikhair) for males and for females is كل عام وأنت بخير (kul aam wa anti bikhair). This phrase means May you be well every year.
What Is Alhumdulillah In Arabic?
Alhumdulillah word is Arabic. We write it as الحمد لله in Arabic, which means All praise is to Allah. People, especially, Muslims use this phrase to express gratitude and contentment.
How Does Pakistan Celebrate Birthdays?
Birthdays are a common celebration in Pakistan, just like in any other country. You can greet your friend with a happy birthday in Urdu by doing decorations, having a surprise birthday party, and enjoying it with families, close friends, and relatives.
However, certain rules in Islam traditionally will not allow birthday celebrations as it is considered Haram. If your Urdu friend is following Islam, you might need to ask if it’s allowed to send gifts or even celebrate a party. But you can still wish your friends and loved ones a happy birthday in Urdu by sending them your greetings. Why not include some common phrases to wish a happy birthday in Urdu, then?
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