जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं — Birthday Wishes in Hindi
Hindi birthday wishes carry a warmth that translates awkwardly into English — शुभकामनाएं is closer to "auspicious wishes" than "best wishes", and the blessing register matters, particularly for elders. Each of the ten below is given in Devanagari, in Roman transliteration, and with the English sense, so you can send it either way.
10 Hindi Birthday Wishes
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जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! आपका यह साल खुशियों से भरा हो।
Janmadin ki haardik shubhkaamnaayein! Aapka yah saal khushiyon se bhara ho.
Heartfelt birthday wishes — may this year of yours be full of happiness. -
आपको जन्मदिन मुबारक हो। ईश्वर आपको लंबी उम्र और अच्छी सेहत दे।
Aapko janmadin mubaarak ho. Ishwar aapko lambi umar aur achchhi sehat de.
Happy birthday. May God grant you long life and good health. -
जन्मदिन की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएं, दोस्त! आज का दिन तुम्हारा है।
Janmadin ki bahut bahut shubhkaamnaayein, dost! Aaj ka din tumhaara hai.
Very many birthday wishes, friend — today belongs to you. -
हर साल की तरह इस साल भी, तुम्हारी हंसी कभी कम न हो। जन्मदिन मुबारक।
Har saal ki tarah is saal bhi, tumhaari hansi kabhi kam na ho. Janmadin mubaarak.
This year as every year, may your laughter never grow less. Happy birthday. -
जन्मदिन मुबारक! तुम्हारे सपने इस साल पूरे हों।
Janmadin mubaarak! Tumhaare sapne is saal poore hon.
Happy birthday — may your dreams be fulfilled this year. -
आपके जन्मदिन पर ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। आप सदा खुश और स्वस्थ रहें।
Aapke janmadin par dheron shubhkaamnaayein. Aap sada khush aur swasth rahein.
Countless wishes on your birthday. May you always remain happy and healthy. -
तुम्हारे जैसा दोस्त मिलना किस्मत की बात है। जन्मदिन मुबारक हो।
Tumhaare jaisa dost milna kismat ki baat hai. Janmadin mubaarak ho.
Finding a friend like you is a matter of good fortune. Happy birthday. -
जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं! यह साल आपके लिए तरक्की और सुकून लाए।
Janmadin ki shubhkaamnaayein! Yah saal aapke liye tarakki aur sukoon laaye.
Birthday wishes — may this year bring you progress and peace of mind. -
मां/पापा, जन्मदिन मुबारक। आपकी दुआओं से ही सब कुछ है।
Maa/Papa, janmadin mubaarak. Aapki duaaon se hi sab kuchh hai.
Mum/Dad, happy birthday. Everything I have is because of your blessings. -
जन्मदिन मुबारक! खूब जियो, खूब हंसो, और खूब खाओ — केक तो कम से कम।
Janmadin mubaarak! Khoob jiyo, khoob hanso, aur khoob khaao — cake to kam se kam.
Happy birthday. Live plenty, laugh plenty, eat plenty — at minimum, the cake.
आप or तुम — Getting the Register Right
Register is the thing to get right in Hindi. Use आप (aap) for parents, grandparents, teachers, in-laws, bosses and anyone older — numbers 2, 6, 8 and 9 are written this way. Use तुम (tum) for friends, siblings and anyone your own age or younger, as in numbers 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10. Using तुम with an elder reads as disrespectful even when the sentiment is warm.
जन्मदिन मुबारक has an Urdu origin and is used everywhere in everyday speech; जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं is the more formal Sanskritic form and is better for written cards and messages to elders.
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Questions
Which is best for a WhatsApp status?
Numbers 3, 5 and 10 are short enough to sit over a photo. See also the WhatsApp status collection.
Can I write these in Roman script?
Yes — Hinglish is completely standard in messaging. Use the transliteration exactly as given.