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namaste Synonyms

Another word for namaste

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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as a respectful greeting or farewell, originally in South Asian cultures and now also widely at the conclusion of yoga or meditation sessions, typically spoken while bowing slightly with the palms pressed together.

Usage Example

"At the end of the yoga class, the instructor bowed her head and said, "namaskar.""

Strongest
namaskar
Strong
greetings
Weak
hello
farewell

• noun (Context 2)

A traditional South Asian respectful greeting or salutation performed by pressing the palms together before the chest or forehead and making a slight bow, accompanied by the spoken word "namaste".

Usage Example

"Our hosts welcomed us at the doorway with a warm smile and a traditional namaskar."

Strongest
namaskar
Strong
salutation
greeting
obeisance

• Nearby Words

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nameable
nameless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Namaste. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/namaste
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