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nickname meaning in Hindi

उपनाम upnām

/ˈnɪkneɪm/

nickname in Hindi: उपनाम (upnām), लक़ब (laqab). In English, nickname means a familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

Hindi words for nickname

familiar, invented given name
उपनाम upnām, लक़ब laqab

English meaning of nickname

  1. noun A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
  2. noun A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
  3. verb To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

Full definition of nickname

nickname in a sentence

  • "The Big Apple" is a common nickname for New York City.
  • My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny.
  • Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.

Synonyms of nickname

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Questions about nickname in Hindi

What is the meaning of nickname in Hindi?
Nickname in Hindi is उपनाम (upnām), लक़ब (laqab).
nickname का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Nickname: उपनाम (upnām), लक़ब (laqab).
What does nickname mean in English?
Nickname means a familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

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