Monday in Hindi: सोमवार
Pronounced sohm-VAAR — literally “day of Soma (the Moon)”.
Monday in Hindi at a Glance
| Devanagari | सोमवार |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | Somvār |
| Simple spelling | Somvar / Somwar |
| Pronunciation | sohm-VAAR (som·vār) |
| Literal meaning | day of Soma (the Moon) |
| Abbreviation | सोम |
सोम (Som) is a Sanskrit name for the Moon (and the moon-deity Soma), so सोमवार is literally “Moon's day” — precisely the same meaning as English Monday and Latin dies Lunae.
How to Pronounce सोमवार
sohm-VAAR — syllable by syllable: som·vār.
- The ā (आ) is a long “aa” as in “father” — वार is “vaar”, not “var”.
- Hindi v (व) is softer than English v, halfway between “v” and “w”.
- Stress is light and even; don't punch any single syllable hard.
Example Sentences with सोमवार
How to Say “Happy Monday” in Hindi
“शुभ Monday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
All 7 Days of the Week in Hindi
Hindi names its days after the nine celestial bodies of Hindu astrology — the sun, the moon and the five visible planets each get a day, with each planet personified as a deity. The ending वार (vār) simply means “day of the week”.
| English | Hindi | Transliteration | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | सोमवार | Somvār | sohm-VAAR | |
| Tuesday | मंगलवार | Mangalvār | mun-gul-VAAR | |
| Wednesday | बुधवार | Budhvār | boodh-VAAR | |
| Thursday | गुरुवार | Guruvār | goo-roo-VAAR | |
| Friday | शुक्रवार | Shukravār | shook-ruh-VAAR | |
| Saturday | शनिवार | Shanivār | shuh-nee-VAAR | |
| Sunday | रविवार | Ravivār | ruh-vee-VAAR |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Hindi.
Cultural Notes: Monday in Hindi-Speaking Countries
Monday is sacred to Lord Shiva, and many devotees observe the Somvar Vrat (Monday fast), especially during the holy month of Shravan. It's also simply the start of the work week across India.
Did You Know?
सोम (Som) is a Sanskrit name for the Moon (and the moon-deity Soma), so सोमवार is literally “Moon's day” — precisely the same meaning as English Monday and Latin dies Lunae. Curious how English got its name for Monday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use सोमवार in a Sentence
Use the postposition को (ko) for “on”: सोमवार को (Somvār ko) = on Monday. The ending वार (vār) means “weekday” and appears in all seven names — learn the first half of each word and you know the planet or deity it honors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Monday in Hindi?
Monday in Hindi is सोमवार (Somvār), pronounced “sohm-VAAR”. It literally means “day of Soma (the Moon)”.
How do you pronounce सोमवार?
It's pronounced “sohm-VAAR” — broken into syllables: som·vār. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
Is सोमवार capitalized in Hindi?
The Devanagari script has no capital letters, so सोमवार is always written the same way. In Latin transliteration you'll see both Somvār and somvār — capitalization is purely an English-writing choice.
How do you say “Happy Monday” in Hindi?
शुभ सोमवार (Shubh Somvār). “शुभ Monday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
How is Monday abbreviated in Hindi?
Monday (सोमवार) is abbreviated सोम on Hindi calendars and schedules.
What does सोमवार literally mean?
सोमवार (Somvār) means “day of Soma (the Moon)”. The ending वार (vār) means “day of the week”, and the first part names the celestial body that rules the day.
How do you write Monday in Hindi?
In Devanagari script: सोमवार. In Latin letters it's transliterated Somvār (also spelled Somwar).
How do you say “today is Monday” in Hindi?
आज सोमवार है (Āj somvār hai) — literally “today Monday is”, since Hindi puts the verb last.
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