Saturday in Hindi: शनिवार
Pronounced shuh-nee-VAAR — literally “day of Shani (Saturn)”.
Saturday in Hindi at a Glance
| Devanagari | शनिवार |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | Shanivār |
| Simple spelling | Shanivar / Shaniwar |
| Pronunciation | shuh-nee-VAAR (sha·ni·vār) |
| Literal meaning | day of Shani (Saturn) |
| Abbreviation | शनि |
शनि (Shani) is the planet Saturn, feared and respected as the god of karma and justice. शनिवार is “Saturn's day” — the one day where English (Saturday, “Saturn's day”) and Hindi share the exact same planetary name.
How to Pronounce शनिवार
shuh-nee-VAAR — syllable by syllable: sha·ni·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 शनिवार
How to Say “Happy Saturday” in Hindi
“शुभ Saturday” (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: Saturday in Hindi-Speaking Countries
Saturday is Shani's day: devotees offer mustard oil and visit Shani temples to ease the planet's stern influence. Worship of Hanuman on शनिवार is also believed to protect against Shani's effects.
Did You Know?
शनि (Shani) is the planet Saturn, feared and respected as the god of karma and justice. शनिवार is “Saturn's day” — the one day where English (Saturday, “Saturn's day”) and Hindi share the exact same planetary name. Curious how English got its name for Saturday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use शनिवार in a Sentence
Use the postposition को (ko) for “on”: शनिवार को (Shanivār ko) = on Saturday. 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 Saturday in Hindi?
Saturday in Hindi is शनिवार (Shanivār), pronounced “shuh-nee-VAAR”. It literally means “day of Shani (Saturn)”.
How do you pronounce शनिवार?
It's pronounced “shuh-nee-VAAR” — broken into syllables: sha·ni·vār. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
Is शनिवार capitalized in Hindi?
The Devanagari script has no capital letters, so शनिवार is always written the same way. In Latin transliteration you'll see both Shanivār and shanivār — capitalization is purely an English-writing choice.
How do you say “Happy Saturday” in Hindi?
शुभ शनिवार (Shubh Shanivār). “शुभ Saturday” (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 Saturday abbreviated in Hindi?
Saturday (शनिवार) is abbreviated शनि on Hindi calendars and schedules.
What does शनिवार literally mean?
शनिवार (Shanivār) means “day of Shani (Saturn)”. 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 Saturday in Hindi?
In Devanagari script: शनिवार. In Latin letters it's transliterated Shanivār (also spelled Shaniwar).
How do you say “today is Saturday” in Hindi?
आज शनिवार है (Āj shanivār hai) — literally “today Saturday is”, since Hindi puts the verb last.
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