The Gregorian calendar, used worldwide for civil purposes, divides the year into 12 months. In India and among Hindi speakers, these months are commonly referred to by both their English names (widely used in education, business, media, and official contexts) and their Hindi equivalents. Knowing both sets is practical for bilingual communication, school learning, travel, and daily life.
Below is a clear, detailed guide to the 12 months with their standard English and Hindi names, along with brief notes on pronunciation and usage.
12 Months Names in English and Hindi
| Month No. | English Name | Hindi Name | Hindi Transliteration | Approximate Pronunciation Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | जनवरी | Janvarī | Jun-vuh-ree |
| 2 | February | फरवरी | Pharvarī | Fur-vuh-ree |
| 3 | March | मार्च | Mārc | March (same as English) |
| 4 | April | अप्रैल | Aprail | Uh-pril |
| 5 | May | मई | Maī | May-ee |
| 6 | June | जून | Jūn | Joon |
| 7 | July | जुलाई | Julāī | Joo-lah-ee |
| 8 | August | अगस्त | Agast | Uh-gust |
| 9 | September | सितंबर / सितम्बर | Sitambar / Sitambar | Si-tum-ber |
| 10 | October | अक्टूबर | Aktūbar | Oc-too-ber |
| 11 | November | नवंबर / नवम्बर | Navambar / Navambar | Nuh-vum-ber |
| 12 | December | दिसंबर / दिसम्बर | Disambar / Disambar | Di-sum-ber |
Notes on Hindi spellings: Slight variations exist in written Hindi (especially for September–December) depending on whether the more traditional or modern standardized forms are used. Both are widely understood. In everyday spoken Hindi, the English-influenced pronunciations are very common.
Month-by-Month Overview
January – जनवरी (Janvarī) The first month of the year. In India it often brings cooler weather in the north and marks the start of the new calendar year alongside traditional festivals in some regions.
February – फरवरी (Pharvarī) The shortest month. Known for Valentine’s Day and, in some years, for being the month of the Indian Republic Day celebrations’ aftermath and early spring signs in many areas.
March – मार्च (Mārc) Marks the transition toward warmer weather. In India it coincides with Holi in many years and the start of the financial year planning period.
April – अप्रैल (Aprail) Associated with rising temperatures. The Indian financial year begins on 1 April.
May – मई (Maī) Typically one of the hottest months in large parts of India. Summer vacations for schools often fall in this period.
June – जून (Jūn) Brings the onset of the monsoon in many regions. Also the month when the new academic year starts in numerous Indian schools and colleges.
July – जुलाई (Julāī) Peak monsoon month in large parts of the country. Heavy rains are common.
August – अगस्त (Agast) Continues the rainy season in many areas. India’s Independence Day falls on 15 August.
September – सितंबर (Sitambar) Marks the withdrawal of the monsoon in several regions and the beginning of the festive season leading into autumn.
October – अक्टूबर (Aktūbar) Pleasant weather returns in much of India. Major festivals such as Dussehra/Navratri often occur in this month (dates vary by lunar calendar).
November – नवंबर (Navambar) Cooler temperatures set in. Diwali frequently falls in October or November, making it a major festive period.
December – दिसंबर (Disambar) The last month of the year. Winter strengthens in northern India, and the Christmas–New Year holiday season arrives.
12 Month Name in English: January to December
A year is divided into twelve smaller periods known as months. Each month has its own distinct name, and these names have evolved from various ancient languages, cultures, and traditions. Many of the earliest calendars based their months on the different phases and cycles of the Moon. Learning the names and characteristics of each month is important for planning activities, setting appointments, and organizing events throughout the year. According to the English or Gregorian Calendar, a year contains twelve months, beginning with January and ending with December.
The Name of all months are-
| Name of Months | ||
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
12 Month Name in Hindi
The names of all 12 months in an year in Hindi is given in the following table along with the days present in them.
| जनवरी (31 days) | फ़रवरी (28/29 days) | मार्च (31 days) |
| अप्रैल (30 days) | मई (31 days) | जून (30 days) |
| जुलाई (31 days) | अगस्त (31 days) | सितंबर (30 days) |
| अक्टूबर (31 days) | नवंबर (30 days) | दिसंबर (31 days) |
12 Months Name List with Number of Days (January to December)
Check out the list of names of all month for the year with the number of days present in them in the following table in English.
| SL. No. | Name of Months | Number of days |
| 1 | January | 31 days |
| 2 | February | 28 days (common year) 29 days (leap year*) |
| 3 | March | 31 days |
| 4 | April | 30 days |
| 5 | May | 31 days |
| 6 | June | 30 days |
| 7 | July | 31 days |
| 8 | August | 31 days |
| 9 | September | 30 days |
| 10 | October | 31 days |
| 11 | November | 30 days |
| 12 | December | 31 days |
12 Months Name in English and Hindi
| No. | Month in English | Month in Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | जनवरी |
| 2 | February | फ़रवरी |
| 3 | March | मार्च |
| 4 | April | अप्रैल |
| 5 | May | मई |
| 6 | June | जून |
| 7 | July | जुलाई |
| 8 | August | अगस्त |
| 9 | September | सितंबर |
| 10 | October | अक्टूबर |
| 11 | November | नवंबर |
| 12 | December | दिसंबर |
Short Form of Month Name
The names of the month in short form are often written in many places for the purpose of convenience. Therefore, students should know about the short names of month. The names of months in short form is tabulated hereunder.
| Month | Short Form |
| January | Jan |
| February | Feb |
| March | March |
| April | April |
| May | May |
| June | June |
| July | July |
| August | Aug |
| September | Sept |
| October | Oct |
| November | Nov |
| December | Dec |
Months Name with Even Days
The months with even no. of days have generally 31 days and sometimes 29 days. Check their names below.
- January (31 days)
- February (29 days in a leap year)
- March (31 days)
- May (31 days)
- July (31 days)
- August (31 days)
- October (31 days)
- December (31 days)
Month Names with Odd Days
Students can check the months having even number of days below. The even months have 30 days in them generally with an exception of 28 days.
- February (28 days in a normal year)
- April (30 days)
- June (30 days)
- September (30 days)
- November (30 days)
Why Learn Both English and Hindi Names?
- Education & Official Use: English names dominate textbooks, exams, government forms, and international communication. Hindi names appear in regional media, local announcements, and everyday conversation.
- Bilingual Fluency: Switching smoothly between the two is useful in multilingual environments.
- Cultural Context: While the Gregorian months are fixed, many traditional Indian calendars (Vikram Samvat, Saka, etc.) run on different systems. The English/Hindi Gregorian names remain the standard for modern civil life.
Quick Reference for Learners
- Most Hindi month names are adapted loanwords from English (or earlier European languages via English).
- Pronunciation is generally close to the English original, with slight Indian English or Hindi phonetic adjustments (e.g., clearer vowels, rolled or softer consonants in some cases).
- In formal Hindi writing, the Devanagari forms shown above are preferred. In casual digital communication, people often simply type the English names.
Memorizing the list in order while practicing both the English and Hindi forms side-by-side is the fastest way to become comfortable. Once learned, these names form a basic building block for dates, scheduling, weather discussions, and cultural conversations throughout the year.
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