People work in different professions and occupations to earn a living and contribute to society. Every profession has a specific name in English and Hindi.
In this article, you will learn the names of 80 common professions in Hindi and English, including doctors, teachers, engineers, farmers, artists, drivers and many more.
80 Profession Names in Hindi and English
Here is a list of common profession names with their Hindi meanings.
| No. | Profession Name in English | Profession Name in Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor | डॉक्टर / चिकित्सक |
| 2 | Teacher | शिक्षक / अध्यापक |
| 3 | Engineer | इंजीनियर / अभियंता |
| 4 | Farmer | किसान |
| 5 | Police Officer | पुलिस अधिकारी |
| 6 | Lawyer | वकील / अधिवक्ता |
| 7 | Judge | न्यायाधीश |
| 8 | Nurse | नर्स / परिचारिका |
| 9 | Dentist | दंत चिकित्सक |
| 10 | Surgeon | शल्य चिकित्सक |
| 11 | Pharmacist | फार्मासिस्ट / औषध विक्रेता |
| 12 | Veterinarian | पशु चिकित्सक |
| 13 | Scientist | वैज्ञानिक |
| 14 | Pilot | विमान चालक |
| 15 | Astronaut | अंतरिक्ष यात्री |
| 16 | Accountant | लेखाकार |
| 17 | Banker | बैंकर |
| 18 | Businessperson | व्यवसायी |
| 19 | Manager | प्रबंधक |
| 20 | Clerk | लिपिक |
| 21 | Architect | वास्तुकार |
| 22 | Journalist | पत्रकार |
| 23 | Author | लेखक |
| 24 | Writer | लेखक |
| 25 | Poet | कवि |
| 26 | Photographer | छायाकार / फोटोग्राफर |
| 27 | Artist | कलाकार |
| 28 | Painter | चित्रकार |
| 29 | Actor | अभिनेता |
| 30 | Actress | अभिनेत्री |
| 31 | Singer | गायक / गायिका |
| 32 | Dancer | नर्तक / नर्तकी |
| 33 | Musician | संगीतकार |
| 34 | Director | निर्देशक |
| 35 | Chef | मुख्य रसोइया / शेफ |
| 36 | Cook | रसोइया |
| 37 | Baker | बेकर / नानबाई |
| 38 | Waiter | वेटर / भोजन परोसने वाला |
| 39 | Tailor | दर्जी |
| 40 | Barber | नाई |
| 41 | Carpenter | बढ़ई |
| 42 | Blacksmith | लोहार |
| 43 | Goldsmith | सुनार |
| 44 | Potter | कुम्हार |
| 45 | Mason | राजमिस्त्री |
| 46 | Electrician | बिजली मिस्त्री |
| 47 | Plumber | नलसाज / प्लंबर |
| 48 | Mechanic | मैकेनिक / मिस्त्री |
| 49 | Welder | वेल्डर |
| 50 | Painter (House Painter) | रंगसाज / पेंटर |
| 51 | Driver | चालक |
| 52 | Bus Driver | बस चालक |
| 53 | Train Driver | रेल चालक |
| 54 | Sailor | नाविक |
| 55 | Fisherman | मछुआरा |
| 56 | Soldier | सैनिक |
| 57 | Firefighter | अग्निशामक कर्मचारी |
| 58 | Security Guard | सुरक्षा गार्ड |
| 59 | Postman | डाकिया |
| 60 | Delivery Person | सामान पहुँचाने वाला |
| 61 | Shopkeeper | दुकानदार |
| 62 | Salesperson | विक्रेता |
| 63 | Grocer | किराना दुकानदार |
| 64 | Milkman | दूधवाला |
| 65 | Vegetable Seller | सब्जी विक्रेता |
| 66 | Gardener | माली |
| 67 | Florist | फूल विक्रेता |
| 68 | Cobbler | मोची |
| 69 | Barber | नाई |
| 70 | Washerman | धोबी |
| 71 | Librarian | पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष |
| 72 | Professor | प्रोफेसर / प्राध्यापक |
| 73 | Principal | प्रधानाचार्य |
| 74 | Scientist | वैज्ञानिक |
| 75 | Researcher | शोधकर्ता |
| 76 | Translator | अनुवादक |
| 77 | Receptionist | स्वागतकर्ता / रिसेप्शनिस्ट |
| 78 | Social Worker | समाजसेवी |
| 79 | Journalist | पत्रकार |
| 80 | Entrepreneur | उद्यमी |
Different Types of Professions
Professions can be divided into different categories based on the type of work people do.
1. Medical Professions
- Doctor – डॉक्टर
- Nurse – नर्स
- Dentist – दंत चिकित्सक
- Surgeon – शल्य चिकित्सक
- Pharmacist – फार्मासिस्ट
- Veterinarian – पशु चिकित्सक
2. Teaching and Education Professions
- Teacher – शिक्षक
- Professor – प्रोफेसर
- Principal – प्रधानाचार्य
- Librarian – पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष
- Researcher – शोधकर्ता
3. Technical and Skilled Professions
- Engineer – इंजीनियर
- Electrician – बिजली मिस्त्री
- Plumber – प्लंबर
- Carpenter – बढ़ई
- Mechanic – मैकेनिक
- Welder – वेल्डर
4. Creative Professions
- Artist – कलाकार
- Painter – चित्रकार
- Photographer – फोटोग्राफर
- Singer – गायक
- Dancer – नर्तक
- Writer – लेखक
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hindi meaning of profession is पेशा or व्यवसाय. It refers to the type of work or occupation a person does.
The Hindi word for occupation is व्यवसाय or रोज़गार.
An occupation is any type of work a person does to earn a living. A profession generally refers to work that requires specialised knowledge, education or training.
Some common professions include doctors, teachers, engineers, farmers, lawyers, nurses, drivers, electricians and shopkeepers.
Entrepreneur means उद्यमी in Hindi. An entrepreneur is a person who starts and manages a business.
Conclusion
There are many different professions and occupations in our society. Learning their names in Hindi and English helps children and language learners improve their vocabulary and understand the different types of work people do.
