Namaste Odia and Kannada languages, or a different greeting word is "āyubōvan" (ආයුබෝවන්) which has the meaning "wishing long life". Namaste Namaste (, Devanagari: नमस्ते, ), sometimes spoken as "Namaskar" and "Namaskaram", is a customary Hindu greeting. The term has origins in the Vedic period on the Indian subcontinent. In the contemporary era, it is found on the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and among the Hindu diaspora worldwide. It is used both for salutation and valediction. "Namaste" is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest. This gesture
Salutation `Respected` in English. In Persian language, formal and informal phrases are used for salutation and they are referred to as "ehteramat" (احترامات): Written by/for officials, a letter normally starts with the followings: Titles: If the corresponding person is a doctor or holds Ph.D, or he or she is an engineer, Doktor (دکتر) or Mohandes (مهندس) must be added to the titles respectively. Same rules is practiced in military environments. Following the above-mentioned titles, different types of salutations may be used: The standard formal Portuguese salutation uses an addressing expression such as "Caro" (Dear) or "Excelentíssimo Senhor" (Most Excellent Sir), followed