A birthday message can feel even more special when it is written in the recipient’s own language.

if you are preparing a birthday card, social media post, text message, gift note, or international birthday greeting, learning how to say “Happy Birthday” in different languages is a simple way to make the celebration more personal.

Below, you will find exactly 70 Happy Birthday translations, including the original phrase, an easy English pronunciation, a short real-life example, and the English meaning.

This guide makes it easy to discover how people say Happy Birthday around the world.

Happy Birthday in All Languages: 70 Birthday Greetings

The following table provides 70 ways to say Happy Birthday in different languages. Pronunciations are simplified for English speakers and are intended as practical guides rather than exact phonetic transcriptions.

Language Native phrase Easy English pronunciation Real-life example sentence English meaning

1 English Happy Birthday! HAP-ee BURTH-day Happy Birthday, Sarah! Happy Birthday, Sarah!
2 Spanish ¡Feliz cumpleaños! feh-LEES koom-pleh-AHN-yos ¡Feliz cumpleaños, María! Happy Birthday, María!
3 French Joyeux anniversaire ! zhwah-YUH ah-nee-ver-SAIR Joyeux anniversaire, Marie ! Happy Birthday, Marie!
4 German Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! AH-les GOO-teh tsoom geh-BOORTS-tahk Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Anna! Happy Birthday, Anna!
5 Italian Buon compleanno! bwohn kom-pleh-AHN-noh Buon compleanno, Luca! Happy Birthday, Luca!
6 Portuguese Feliz aniversário! feh-LEEZ ah-nee-ver-SAH-ryoo Feliz aniversário, João! Happy Birthday, João!
7 Dutch Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag! guh-feh-lee-see-TEERD met yuh ver-YAHR-dahkh Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag, Emma! Happy Birthday, Emma!
8 Swedish Grattis på födelsedagen! GRAHT-tis poh FUR-del-sah-dah-gen Grattis på födelsedagen, Erik! Happy Birthday, Erik!
9 Norwegian Gratulerer med dagen! grah-too-LEH-rer meh DAH-gen Gratulerer med dagen, Lars! Happy Birthday, Lars!
10 Danish Tillykke med fødselsdagen! tee-LUH-keh meh FUR-sels-dah-en Tillykke med fødselsdagen, Sofie! Happy Birthday, Sofie!
11 Finnish Hyvää syntymäpäivää! HOO-vah SOON-too-mah-pie-vah Hyvää syntymäpäivää, Aino! Happy Birthday, Aino!
12 Icelandic Til hamingju með afmælið! til HA-ming-yoo meth AV-my-lee Til hamingju með afmælið, Jón! Happy Birthday, Jón!
13 Irish Lá breithe shona duit! law BREH-heh HUN-ah ditch Lá breithe shona duit, Liam! Happy Birthday, Liam!
14 Welsh Pen-blwydd hapus! pen-BLOOTH HAP-is Pen-blwydd hapus, Carys! Happy Birthday, Carys!
15 Polish Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin! fshist-KYEH-goh nah-LEP-sheh-goh z oh-KAH-zhee oo-ROH-jin Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin, Ola! Happy Birthday, Ola!
16 Czech Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám! FSHEKH-noh NAY-lep-shee k nah-roh-ZEH-neen-ahm Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám, Petr! Happy Birthday, Petr!
17 Slovak Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám! FSHET-koh NY-lyep-shee k nah-roh-DEH-nee-nahm Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám, Jana! Happy Birthday, Jana!
18 Slovenian Vse najboljše za rojstni dan! vseh nahy-BOL-sheh zah ROY-stnee dahn Vse najboljše za rojstni dan, Maja! Happy Birthday, Maja!
19 Croatian Sretan rođendan! SREH-tan roh-JEN-dan Sretan rođendan, Ivana! Happy Birthday, Ivana!
20 Serbian Srećan rođendan! SREH-chan roh-JEN-dan Srećan rođendan, Nikola! Happy Birthday, Nikola!
21 Bosnian Sretan rođendan! SREH-tan roh-JEN-dan Sretan rođendan, Amira! Happy Birthday, Amira!
22 Bulgarian Честит рожден ден! ches-TEET ROZH-den den Честит рожден ден, Иван! Happy Birthday, Ivan!
23 Macedonian Среќен роденден! SREH-ken roh-DEN-den Среќен роденден, Елена! Happy Birthday, Elena!
24 Romanian La mulți ani! lah MOOLTS ahn La mulți ani, Andrei! Happy Birthday, Andrei!
25 Hungarian Boldog születésnapot! BOL-dog SOO-leh-taysh-nah-pot Boldog születésnapot, Anna! Happy Birthday, Anna!
26 Greek Χρόνια πολλά! HROH-nyah poh-LAH Χρόνια πολλά, Νίκο! Happy Birthday, Niko!
27 Albanian Gëzuar ditëlindjen! guh-ZOO-ar dee-tuh-LIND-yen Gëzuar ditëlindjen, Arben! Happy Birthday, Arben!
28 Lithuanian Su gimtadieniu! soo gim-TAH-dyeh-noo Su gimtadieniu, Rūta! Happy Birthday, Rūta!
29 Latvian Daudz laimes dzimšanas dienā! dowdz LY-mes DZIM-shah-nas dee-NAH Daudz laimes dzimšanas dienā, Anna! Happy Birthday, Anna!
30 Estonian Palju õnne sünnipäevaks! PAL-yoo URN-neh SOON-nee-pah-eh-vaks Palju õnne sünnipäevaks, Kati! Happy Birthday, Kati!
31 Russian С днём рождения! s dnyom rozh-DEH-nee-ya С днём рождения, Ольга! Happy Birthday, Olga!
32 Ukrainian З днем народження! z dnem nah-ROHD-zhen-nya З днем народження, Олена! Happy Birthday, Olena!
33 Belarusian З днём нараджэння! z dnyom nah-RAHD-zhen-nya З днём нараджэння, Маша! Happy Birthday, Masha!
34 Turkish Doğum günün kutlu olsun! doh-OOM goo-NOON KOOT-loo OL-soon Doğum günün kutlu olsun, Deniz! Happy Birthday, Deniz!
35 Azerbaijani Ad günün mübarək! ad goo-NOON moo-bah-REK Ad günün mübarək, Leyla! Happy Birthday, Leyla!
36 Georgian გილოცავ დაბადების დღეს! gee-LOH-tsav dah-bah-DEH-bis dghes გილოცავ დაბადების დღეს, ნინო! Happy Birthday, Nino!
37 Armenian Ծնունդդ շնորհավոր։ tsnoondt shnor-ha-VOR Ծնունդդ շնորհավոր, Անի։ Happy Birthday, Ani!
38 Persian تولدت مبارک! ta-va-LO-det moo-BAH-rak تولدت مبارک، سارا! Happy Birthday, Sara!
39 Arabic عيد ميلاد سعيد! eid mee-LAD sah-EED عيد ميلاد سعيد، ليلى! Happy Birthday, Layla!
40 Hebrew יום הולדת שמח! yom ho-LEH-det SAH-me-ach יום הולדת שמח, דנה! Happy Birthday, Dana!
41 Hindi जन्मदिन मुबारक हो! jan-ma-deen moo-BAH-rak ho जन्मदिन मुबारक हो, राहुल! Happy Birthday, Rahul!
42 Urdu سالگرہ مبارک! saal-gir-RAH moo-BAH-rak سالگرہ مبارک، علی! Happy Birthday, Ali!
43 Bengali শুভ জন্মদিন! shoo-bho jon-mo-deen শুভ জন্মদিন, রিয়া! Happy Birthday, Riya!
44 Punjabi ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ! janam-din moo-BAA-rak ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ, ਅਮਨ! Happy Birthday, Aman!
45 Gujarati જન્મદિવસની શુભેચ્છાઓ! jan-ma-dee-vas-nee shoo-BHECH-chhao જન્મદિવસની શુભેચ્છાઓ, નીતા! Birthday wishes, Nita!
46 Marathi वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा! vaadh-dee-va-SHA-cha hardik shoo-BHECH-cha वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा, अमित! Heartfelt birthday wishes, Amit!
47 Nepali जन्मदिनको शुभकामना! jan-ma-dee-no ko shoo-bha-KAH-ma-na जन्मदिनको शुभकामना, सुमन! Birthday wishes, Suman!
48 Sinhala සුභ උපන්දිනයක්! soo-bha oo-PAN-dee-nak සුභ උපන්දිනයක්, නිමා! Happy Birthday, Nima!
49 Tamil பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! pi-ran-tha-naal vaazh-thuk-kal பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள், அருண்! Happy Birthday, Arun!
50 Telugu పుట్టినరోజు శుభాకాంక్షలు! put-ti-na-ro-ju shoo-bhaa-KANK-sha-lu పుట్టినరోజు శుభాకాంక్షలు, రవి! Happy Birthday, Ravi!
51 Kannada ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! hut-tu-hab-ba-da shoo-bha-SHA-ya-ga-lu ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು, ಅನಿಲ್! Happy Birthday, Anil!
52 Malayalam ജന്മദിനാശംസകൾ! jan-ma-di-naa-sham-sa-kal ജന്മദിനാശംസകൾ, മീര! Happy Birthday, Meera!
53 Mandarin Chinese 生日快乐！ shung-ruh kwai-luh 生日快乐，丽丽！ Happy Birthday, Lili!
54 Japanese お誕生日おめでとう！ oh-tan-JOH-bee oh-meh-deh-TOH お誕生日おめでとう、ゆきさん！ Happy Birthday, Yuki!
55 Korean 생일 축하해요! seng-il chuk-ha-hae-yo 생일 축하해요, 민수! Happy Birthday, Minsu!
56 Vietnamese Chúc mừng sinh nhật! chook moong sing nyut Chúc mừng sinh nhật, Linh! Happy Birthday, Linh!
57 Thai สุขสันต์วันเกิด! sook-san wan-geert สุขสันต์วันเกิด, นิดา! Happy Birthday, Nida!
58 Indonesian Selamat ulang tahun! suh-LAH-maht oo-LAHNG tah-hoon Selamat ulang tahun, Budi! Happy Birthday, Budi!
59 Malay Selamat hari jadi! suh-LAH-maht HA-ree JAH-dee Selamat hari jadi, Aina! Happy Birthday, Aina!
60 Filipino Maligayang kaarawan! ma-lee-GUY-ang ka-AH-ra-wan Maligayang kaarawan, Ana! Happy Birthday, Ana!
61 Burmese ပျော်ရွှင်ဖွယ်မွေးနေ့ပါ။ pyaw-shwin phwel mway-nay ba ပျော်ရွှင်ဖွယ်မွေးနေ့ပါ၊ မေ! Happy Birthday, May!
62 Khmer រីករាយថ្ងៃកំណើត! rik-ri-yea thngai kom-naert រីករាយថ្ងៃកំណើត, សុភា! Happy Birthday, Sophea!
63 Lao ສຸກສັນວັນເກີດ! sook-san van-geert ສຸກສັນວັນເກີດ, ມາຍ! Happy Birthday, Mai!
64 Mongolian Төрсөн өдрийн мэнд хүргэе! tor-sun ur-rin mend hoorg-EE Төрсөн өдрийн мэнд хүргэе, Бат! Happy Birthday, Bat!
65 Swahili Heri ya siku ya kuzaliwa! HEH-ree ya SEE-koo ya koo-za-LEE-wa Heri ya siku ya kuzaliwa, Asha! Happy Birthday, Asha!
66 Afrikaans Gelukkige verjaarsdag! guh-LUK-uh-guh fer-YAHRS-dakh Gelukkige verjaarsdag, Pieter! Happy Birthday, Pieter!
67 Zulu Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle! oo-SOO-koo lo-koo-ZAHL-wa oh-LOO-hleh Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle, Sipho! Happy Birthday, Sipho!
68 Xhosa Usuku lokuzalwa olumnandi! oo-SOO-koo lo-koo-ZAHL-wa oh-loom-NAHN-dee Usuku lokuzalwa olumnandi, Lindiwe! Happy Birthday, Lindiwe!
69 Amharic መልካም ልደት! mel-KAHM lee-det መልካም ልደት, ሳራ! Happy Birthday, Sara!
70 Malagasy Tratry ny tsingerintaona nahaterahana! TRAHT-ree nee tsin-jeh-reen-TAH-oo-na na-ha-teh-RAH-na Tratry ny tsingerintaona nahaterahana, Hery! Happy Birthday, Hery!
How to Say Happy Birthday in Different Languages

Birthday greetings vary considerably from one language to another. Some translations are short and direct, while others are closer to expressions such as “Many happy returns,” “Best wishes for your birthday,” or “Have a happy birthday.”

For example, “Feliz cumpleaños” is the standard Spanish birthday greeting, while “Buon compleanno” is commonly used in Italian. In Romanian, “La mulți ani!” literally conveys the idea of wishing someone many years and is widely used as a birthday greeting.

In Japanese, “お誕生日おめでとう” is a familiar way to wish someone a happy birthday. Mandarin Chinese uses “生日快乐,” while Korean commonly uses “생일 축하해요.”

Understanding these differences helps you choose a greeting that sounds natural rather than simply translating each English word individually.

Happy Birthday Translations for Cards and Messages

A birthday greeting in another language can make a card or message more memorable. You can use the phrases above on:

Birthday cards
WhatsApp and text messages
Instagram captions
Facebook posts
Gift tags
Party invitations
Personalized birthday notes
International birthday wishes

For a simple message, use the native birthday phrase followed by the person’s name. For example, “Feliz cumpleaños, Maria!” or “Joyeux anniversaire, Marie!”

If you are unsure about pronunciation, using the written native phrase in a card or message is often the easiest option.

Happy Birthday Around the World

Birthday traditions differ across cultures, but the purpose of a birthday greeting is universal: to celebrate someone’s special day and wish them happiness.

In many European languages, the greeting is closely connected to the word for birthday. In several South Asian languages, birthday wishes often take the form of a blessing or good wish. Across East and Southeast Asia, traditional birthday expressions can also emphasize happiness, celebration, or good fortune.

This variety is what makes Happy Birthday in all languages such an interesting topic for language learners and travelers.

Choosing the Right Birthday Greeting

Before sending a birthday message in another language, consider the relationship you have with the person.

A casual greeting is suitable for a close friend, sibling, or peer. A more polite version is better for a teacher, colleague, older relative, or someone you have recently met.

When possible, check whether the language has formal and informal forms. Also remember that pronunciation can be difficult to represent perfectly with English spelling, so native audio is useful when you need to say the phrase aloud.

Why Learn Happy Birthday in Different Languages?

Learning a birthday phrase takes only a few seconds but can have a meaningful impact.

It can help you:

Make international friends feel appreciated.
Add personality to birthday cards.
Communicate while traveling.
Practice useful vocabulary.
Create multilingual birthday posts.
Celebrate cultural diversity.
Surprise someone who speaks another language.

Even a short greeting shows that you made an effort to communicate in the other person’s language.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you say Happy Birthday in different languages?

There are many ways to say it depending on the language. Examples include “Feliz cumpleaños” in Spanish, “Joyeux anniversaire” in French, “Buon compleanno” in Italian, “生日快乐” in Mandarin Chinese, and “お誕生日おめでとう” in Japanese.

2. What is Happy Birthday in all languages?

There is no practical list covering every language in existence because thousands of languages are spoken worldwide. This guide provides 70 different languages and their commonly used birthday greetings.

3. What is the most common Happy Birthday phrase?

There is no single phrase that is most common in every country. “Happy Birthday” is the standard English expression, while other languages have their own established greetings.

4. How do you pronounce Happy Birthday in different languages?

The table provides a simplified English pronunciation for every phrase. These spellings are designed to help English speakers approximate the pronunciation, although native pronunciation may vary by accent and region.

5. Can I use these Happy Birthday translations in a card or social media post?

Yes. These phrases are suitable for birthday cards, messages, captions, and personal greetings. For the best result, copy the native-language phrase exactly and add the recipient’s name if appropriate.

Conclusion

Knowing how to say Happy Birthday in different languages is a small skill that can make an international birthday message much more meaningful.

From Spanish and French to Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Swahili, and many more, these 70 birthday greetings give you an easy way to celebrate people around the world.

Choose the language that fits your recipient, add their name, and turn a simple birthday wish into a memorable multilingual greeting.

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