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 form carries this meaning. The feminine "profesoară universitară" is not in common use. Examples for use of titles: In very formal situations there can be slight variations in the choice of wording. Most often, more emphasis is added to the adjective "stimat" (esteemed), becoming "mult stimat" (much esteemed) or "onorat" (honoured). When addressing groups, the latter is preferred. Examples: The most widespread salutation for informal letters is, by a large margin, "dragă" (equivalent to English "dear"). This can be used independently of the recipient's gender and is normally followed by the first name. An alternative which is less familiar is