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Mechanic's Rule also known as Babylonian method is a Cauchy sequence to calculate the square root of a number.

This equation can be used to generate an infinite sequence of approximations that gets closer and closer to

In general, will converge to

Proof[edit]

Let,

Therefore,

(1)

Similarlx,

(2)

Dividing Eq. 1 bx Eq. 2,

Therefore,

For and , we have

Therefore,


Indian cuisine encompasses a delectable variety of sub-cuisines and cooking styles that vary very widely, reflecting the diversity of the Indian subcontinent, even though there is a certain centrality to the general ingredients used. While there are a lot of popular cookbooks and websites featuring recipes from these varied Indian sub-cuisines , the terms used in the recipes sometimes tend to be multi-lingual and region-specific, mostly based on the author's specific sub-ethnicity, the popularity of a given vegetable/spice in a given sub-cuisine within India, etc.

Indian cuisine is overwhelmingly vegetarian friendly and employs a variety of different fruits, vegetables, grains, and spices which vary in name from region to region within the country. Most Indian restaurants serve predominantly Punjabi/North Indian cuisine, while a limited few serve a very limited choice of some South Indian dishes like Dosa. But for the connoisseurs, India offers a complex and eclectic array of sub-cuisines to explore, which are equally vegetarian friendly and a delight to the taste buds.

Even for Indians, this wide variety of vegetables, fruits, grains and spices used in various Indian sub-cuisines can be mind boggling because of the variety of region-specific names used for identifying the food items. Indian vegetable markets and grocery stores get their wholesale supplies from suppliers belonging to various regions/ethnicities from all over India and elsewhere, and the food suppliers/packagers mostly use sub-ethnic, region-specific item/ingredient names on the respective signs/labels used to identify specific vegetables, fruits, grains and spices based on their respective regions of origin. This further aggravates the confusion in identifying specific items/ingredients, especially for international consumers/expatriates looking to procure vegetables, fruits, grains and spices specific to Indian sub-cuisines.

This article attempts to centralize, compile and tabulate the various vegetables, fruits, grains and spices that are commonly employed in various Indian sub-cuisines to help reduce this confusion in identifying and procuring various Indian food ingredients, especially in the cross-regional, international markets/contexts.

The following is a list of common Indian ingredients, as well as their names in the various local languages spoken.

Pulses[edit]

Pulse Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
दाल Daal Pulses/ Split beans / bean দাইল
Dail
ডাল
Ḍal
દાળ
(Daal)
ಬೇಳೆ (Bele) പരിപ്പ് (Parippu) डाळ
Ḍāḷ
Dali Daal Parippu பருப்பு (Paruppu) పప్పు (Pappu) Salāyi Daal /دال
अरहर Arhar/
रहर Rahar/
तूर Toor/
तुअर Tuar
Pigeon Pea / Red Gram Cajanus cajan ৰহৰ দাইল
Rôhôr Dail
Arhar તુવેર(Tuver) ತೊಗರಿ ಬೇಳೆ(Togari Bele) തുവര പരിപ്പ് (Thuvara Parippu) तूर
Toor
Harada (Dali) روانہہ Rawanh Thuvaram Paruppu క౦ది పప్పు (Kandi Pappu)
काबुली चना Kabuli Chana/
छोले Chhole
Garbanzo Beans/ Chick Pea Cicer arietinum কাবুলি বুট
Kabuli But
ছোলা/কাবুলি চানা/কাবুলি বুট
Chhola/ Kabuli chana/ Kabuli buṭ
કાબુલી ચણા
(Kaabuli Chana)

છોલે ચણા
(Chhole Chana)
ಕಡಲೆ ಕಾಳು (Kadale Kaalu) വെള്ള കടല (Vella Kadala) छोले
Chhole
Kabuli Chana Safaid Chhole/ Chane Van Kadala கொண்டை கடலை / வெள்ளை கடலை (Kondai kadalai) సెనగలు (Senagalu/ Budda Sanagalu) Boldu Kadalè kabli chana/كابلي چنا
Kulthi Horse gram Macrotyloma uniflorum કળથી ಹುರಳಿ (Hurali) മുതിര (Muthira) कुळीथ (Kulith) Kolatha kollu (கொள்ளு) Ulavalu (ఉలవలు) Kudu
लोबिया Lobia Black-eyed pea Vigna unguiculata লুবিয়া
Lubia
Lobia Safed Chola ಅಲಸುಂಡೆ (Alasunde) Karamani/ Pairu चवळी
Chawḷi
Naduka Rongi காராமணி பயறு Karamani/ Pairu Alachandalu (అలచందలు) Lathandè Chauli Phalli چؤلي
मसूर Masoor Red Lentils Lens culinaris মচুৰ (দাইল)
Mosur (Dail)
মসুর (ডাল) /মুসুরি (ডাল)
Moshur (Ḍal)/ Mushuri (Ḍal)
Tuver ಕೆಂಪು ತೊಗರಿ(Kempu Togari) പരിപ്പ് (Parippu) मसूर
Masur
Masoora Dali Masri/ Peeli Mung பாசி பருப்பு Paasi Paruppu(split green lentil yellow in color)/ Pacha Pairu(full green lentil) Erra Kandi Pappu(ఎర్ర కంది పప్పు) / Erra Kandulu Masoor /مسور
मूँग Moong Mung Bean/ Green Gram Vigna Radiata মগু (দাইল)
Mogu (Dail)
মুগ (ডাল)
Mug (Ḍal)
મગ
(Mag)
ಪಚ್ಚೆಸರು / ಹೆಸರು ಬೇಳೆ (Pacchesaru / Hesaru Bele) ചെറു പയർ (Cherupayar) मूग
Mug
Muga (Dali) Moongi பச்சை பருப்பு Pacha Payiru Pesara pappu (పెసర పప్పు) Padengi Moong/مونگ
तिल Til Sesame Sesamum indicum teel તલ
(tal)
ಎಳ್ಳು(Ellu) എള്ള് (Ellu) तीळ
Til
Rashi எள்(Ell) నువ్వులు Nuvvulu,
NooPappu
मोठ Motth Moth Bean/ Turkish GramBalls Vigna aconitifolia મઠ
(Math)
Thanni Kaalu मटकी
Maṭki
Kancha muga Thatta Payaru బొబ్బర్లు Bobbarlu matki chauli
राजमा Rajma Kidney Beans Phaseolus vulgaris ৰাজমাহ
Rajmah
Raajma રાજમા
(Raajma)
Raajma വൻപയർ (Van Payar)/ രജ്മ राजमा
Rājmā
Rajama Rajmah Kidney Beans రాజ్మా Rajma Rajma phalli راجما
उड़द Urad Black Gram/ Black Lentil (whole)/ White Lentil (dehusked) Vigna mungo মাটি মাহ
Mati Mah
কলাই ডাল/ বিউলি ডাল
Kôlai Ḍal/ Biuli Ḍal
અડદ
(Adad)
ಉದ್ದಿನ ಬೇಳೆ (Uddina Bele) ഉഴുന്ന് (Uzhunnu) उडीद/ उडदाची डाळ
Uḍid/ Uḍadātsi Ḍāḷ
Biri Dali Kaali Daal (Whole - Saabat/ Split - Dhonvi)/ Maanh (sabut/ dhonve)/ Kaale Maanh Undu உளுந்து Ulundhu Minappappu (మినపప్పు)/ Minumulu urdu Ureed
मटर Matar Pea মটৰ
Môtôr
মটর
Môṭor
વટાણા
(Vataana)
ಬಟಾಣಿ (Batani) പട്ടാണി കടല (Pattaani Kadala) मटार/ वाटाणे
Maṭār/ Vāṭāṇe
Matara Pattaani (Bataani)బఠాణీ matar phalli
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu

Cereals[edit]

Cereal Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
मक्कि/मकै (makki/makai) Maize,
Corn
Zea mays মাকৈ
Makoi
ভুট্টা
Bhuṭṭa
મકાઈ
Makai
ಮುಸುಕಿನ ಜೋಳ(Musukina Jola) ചോളം (Cholam) मका
Makā
Makaa ඉරිඟු (Iringu) மக்காசோளம் మొక్క జొన్న (mokka jonna)
चावल (chaaval) Rice Oryza sativa চাউল
Saul
চাল/ভাত
Chal/Bhat
ચોખા
Chokhā/Bhāt
ಅಕ್ಕಿ (akki) അരി (Ari) तांदुळ
Thānduḷ
Bhaata සහල්(sahal) அரிசி (arici) బియ్యం (biyyam) ari چاول/chaaval
गॆहुन (gehun) Wheat গম
Gôm
গম
Gôm
ઘઉ
Ghauhn
Goadhi ഗോതമ്പ് (Godambu) गहू
Gahu
gahama තිරිඟු (thiringu) கோதுமை (kothumai) గోధుమ (godhuma) gōdhi گيهو/gehun
जॊव (jow) Barley Hordeum vulgare বাৰ্লি
Barli
jaub જવ
Jau
Barley யவை యావ (yava),
yavaka biyyam,
jaava biyyam
جؤ/jav
जॊवार (jowar) Sorghum bicolor যুৱাৰ
Zuwar
jowaar જુવાર ಜೋಳ (joLa) ज्वारी
Jwāri
Ja கருஞ்சோளம் (Karuncoolam) జొన్న (jonna) ǰōla جوار/javar
बाजरा (bajra) Pearl Millet Pennisetum glaucum baajra બાજરી
Bājri
ಸಜ್ಜೆ बाजरी
Nachani
Bajara ਬਾਜਰ கம்பு (kambu) సజ్జ (sajja) باجرا/bajra
रागि(ragi) Finger Millet Eleusine coracana નાચણી
Nāchṇi
ರಾಗಿ കൂരഗ് (Kooragu) नाचणी
Bājri
Mandia (කුරක්කන්) kurakkan கேழ்வரகு (kelviragu)/
கேப்பை (kepie)/
ஆரியம்
రాగి/తైడా (Chollu/ragi/taida) ناچني/nachni
विलायति जौन (vilayati jown) Oats Avena sativa Tooke Goodhi యావ (yava) جؤ/jav
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urduhj

Spices[edit]

Spice Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
अदरक Adrak/
आदि Aadi
Ginger Zingiber officinale আদা
Ada
আদা
Ada
આદુ
Ādu
ಶುಂಠಿ (Shunti) Inji आलं
Āle
Ada Ahdrak ඉඟුරු (Inguru) இஞ்சி (Inji) Allam (అల్లం) Sunti ادرك/adrak
इलायची Elaichi Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum ইলাচী/এলাচি
Ilasi/ Elasi
এলাচ/এলাচি
Elach/ Elachi
ઈલાયચી
Ilāychi
ಏಲಕ್ಕಿ (Yelakki) Eelakkaaya वेलदोडा
Veldoḍā
Gujuraati / Aleicha එනසාල් (enasal) ஏலக்கா (yelakka) యాలక్కులు (yalukalu) Yēlakki إلايچي/Ilaichi
दालचीनी Dalchini Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum দালচেনি
Dalseni
দারচিনি
Darchini
તજ
Taj
ಚಕ್ಕೆ / ದಾಲ್ಚಿನಿ (Chakke / Dalchini) Karuvapatta दालचिनी
Dālchini
Dalchini කුරුඳු (kurundu) Pattai దాల్చిన చక్క (dalchini chakka) Kethey دارچين/Darcheen
हल्दी Haldi Turmeric Curcuma longa হালধি
Halodhi
হলুদ
Holud
હળદર
Haḷdar
ಅರಶಿನ (Arishina) Manjal हळद
Haḷad
Haladi Haldi කහ (Kaha) Manjal పసుపు (Pasupu) Mańjal هلدي/Haldi
धनिया Dhaniya Coriander/ Cilantro Coriandrum sativum ধনিয়া
Dhoniya
ধনে
Dhone
કોથમીર/ ધાણા
Kothmir/ Dhāṇā
ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ ಬೀಜ (Kotthambari Beeja) Kothamalli/ Malli Chappu धणे
Dhane
Dhania Patra කොත්තමල්ලි (koththamalli) கொத்தமல்லி வெரை Kothamalli Verai ధనియాలు (Dhaniyalu -seeds),
కొత్తిమీర (Kotthimeera - leaves)
kottamberi Dhanya/دهنيا
मिर्च Mirch Chili Pepper Capsicum annuum কেঁচা জলকীয়া
Kesa Zôlôkia
কাঁচা লঙ্কা/কাঁচা মরিচ
Kãcha Lôngka/ Kãcha Morich
લીલા મરચા
Lilā Marchā
ಹಸಿ ಮೆಣಸು (Hasi Menasu) Pacha Mulaku मिरची
Mirchi
Kancha Lanka Miris Pachai Milagai పచ్చి మిరపకాయ (Pacchi Mirapakaya) Kai Munchi مرچي/mirchi
लाल मिर्च Lal Mirch Chili Pepper Capsicum annuum ৰঙা জলকীয়া
Rônga Zôlôkia
শুকনো লঙ্কা/ লাল লঙ্কা/ শুকনা মরিচ/ লাল মরিচ
Shukno Lôngka/ Lal Lôngka/ Shukna Morich/ Lal Morich
લાલ મરચુ
Lāl Marchu
ಒಣ ಮೆಣಸು (Ona Menasu) Vattal Mulaku/ Chuvana Mulaku लाल मिरची
Lāl Mirchi
Sukhila Lanka காய்ந்த மிளகாய் Vatral Milagai ఎఱ్ఱ/ఎ౦డు
మిరపకాయ
(Erra/Endu
Mirapakaya)
Kemp Munchi سرخ مرچ/surkh mirch
हींग Hing Asafoetida Ferula assafoetida হিং
Hing
হিং
Hing
હિંગ
Hing
ಇಂಗು (Ingu) Kaayam हिंग
Hinga
Hengu Perungkayang Perungayam ఇంగువ (Inguva) Hing/هينگ
जीरा Jeera Cumin Cuminum cyminum জীৰা
Zira
জিরে/জিরা
Jire/ Jira
જીરૂ
Jiru
ಜೀರಿಗೆ (Jeerige) Jeerakam जिरं/जिरे
Jire
Jeera සූදුරු (suduru) Jeeragam జీల కఱ్ఱ (Jeela Karra) زيرا/zeera
कढ़ी पत्ता Kadi Patta Curry Leaf Murraya koenigii নৰসিংহ পাত
Nôrôxinghô Pat
Kari Pata મીઠો લીમડો
Miṭho Limḍo
ಕರಿಬೇವಿನ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Karibevina Soppu) Karivepila/ Kariyapela कढीपत्ता/ कढीलिंब
Kaḍhipattā/ Kadheelimba
Bhrusunga Patra Kadipatta කරපිංචා (Karapincha) கறி வேப்பிலை Kari Veppilai కరివేపాకు (Karivepaaku) Besoppu كرهى پته/karhi patta
काली मिर्च Kali Mirch Black Pepper Piper nigrum জালুক/গোল মৰিচ
Zaluk/ Gůl Moris
গোল মরিচ
Gol Morich
મરી
Mari
ಕಾಳು ಮೆಣಸು (Kalu Menasu) Kuru Mulaku मिरी/ काळे मिरे
Miri/Kāḷe Mire
Gol Maricha Kaali Mirch ගම්මිරිස් (Gammiris) மிளகு Milagu మిరియాలు (Miriyam/ Miriyaalu (plural)) Yeday Munchi سياه مرچ/siyah mirch
लौंग Laung Clove Syzygium aromaticum লং
Lông
লবঙ্গ/লং
Lôbonggo/Lông
લવિંગ
Laving
ಲವಂಗ (Lavanga) Kariampoo/ Karamboo लवंग
Lavang
Lavanga කරාබු නැටි (karabu nati) k(i)raambu / Lavangam లవంగం (Lavangam) Lavanga لونگ/long
लहसुन Lehsun Garlic Allium sativum নহৰু/ৰচুন
Nôhôru/ Rosun
রসুন
Roshun
લસણ
Lasaṇ
ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ (Belulli) VeLuthuLLi/ Vellulli लसूण
Lasuṇ
Rasuna Lasan (සුදු ළුණු) Sudu Luunu பூண்டு Poondu / Vellai Venkgayam వెల్లుల్లి (Vellulli/ Chinna Ullipaya) Bollulli لهسن/Lehsan
मेथी Methi Fenugreek seeds Trigonella foenum-graecum মেথি/মিথি
Methi/Mithi
মেথি
Methi
મેથી
Methi
ಮೆಂತ್ಯ (Menthya) Uluva मेथया
Methya
Methi උළුහාල් (ulu haal) வெந்தயம் Venthayam Menthulu (మెంతులు) Metthey ميتهى/methi
प्याज Pyaaj Onion Allium cepa পিয়াঁজ
Piyãz
পেঁয়াজ/পিঁয়াজ
Pẽaj/ Pĩaj
ડુંગળી/ કાંદા
Ḍungḷi/ Kāndā
ಈರುಳ್ಳಿ (Eerulli) Savola/ Valiya Ulli कांदा
Kāndā
Piyaja Pyaaj/ GaThaa/ Ganhdaa (ලූණු) Luunu வெங்காயம் Venkgayam ఉల్లిపాయ (Ullipaaya/ Erragadda) Nirulli پياز/pyaaz
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu

Cucumbers, gourds, and squashes[edit]

Cucumber, Gourd, and Squash Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
Chow-Chow,
Cho-cho
Chayote Sechium edule ಸೀಮೆ ಬದನೇಕಾಯಿ (Seemay Badanekayi) Chow chow/ பெங்களூர் கத்தரிக்காய் సీమ/బె౦గుళూరు వ౦కాయ
Seema/ Bengaluru vankaaya
Gilka/
Gilki
Silk Squash/ Egyptian Luffa Galka/ Gisodi गिलके/ घोसाळे
Gilke/ Ghosāḷe
నేతి బీరకాయ Neti Beerakaya گهو سا لا/ترئ
कद्दू Kaddu/
कोंहड़ा Konhada
Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo ৰঙা লাউ
Rônga Lau
Kumṛo/ Kumṛa
কুমড়ো/কুমড়া
Kolu ಕುಂಬಳ ಕಾಯಿ (Kumbala Kayi) Maththanga लाल भोपळा
Lāl Bhopḷā
Kakharu / Boiti Kakharu Halwa Kaddu Wattakka Parangikai(yellow) గుమ్మడి కాయ Gummadi Kaya kumbuda كالا كدؤ
करेला Karela Bitter Gourd Momordica charantia তিতা কেৰেলা
Tita kêrêla
করলা/উচ্ছে
Kôrola/ Uch-chhe
Kaarela ಹಾಗಲ ಕಾಯಿ (Hagala Kayi) Kaipakka/ Paavakka कारले
Kārle
Kalara Karela Karawila பாகற்காய் Pavai kai/ Paahar kai కాకర కాయ Kakara Kaya Kanchala كريلا
खीरा Kheera Cucumber Cucumis sp. তিয়ঁহ
Tiyôh
শশা
Shôsha
Kaakdi ಸೌತೇಕಾಯಿ (Savthekayi) Vellarikka काकडी
Kākḍi
Kakudi Kheera Pipigngna வெள்ளரி Keerai Kai/Vellari kai కర దోసకాయ Keera dosakaya Tekkarè; Touté (yellow cucumber) Kheeraككرى/كهيرا
लौकी Lauki/
लौव्वा Lauaa/
दुधी Dudhi/
घिया Ghiya
Bottle Gourd/ Calabash Lagenaria vulgaris লাউ
Lau
লাউ
Lau
Dudhi ಸೋರೆ ಕಾಯಿ (Sore Kayi/ Churakkai) Churaykka दुधी भोपळा
Dudhi Bhopḷā
Lau Louki/Ghiya Diya labu சுரைக்காய் Surai kai సొరకాయ/ఆనపకాయ Sorakaaya/ Anapakaya Turè سفيد كدو
नेनुआ Nenua Sponge Gourd Dhudul كوسه/KOUSA
तोरई Torai/
तुरई Turai/
तोरी Tori
Ridge Gourd/ Chinese Okra / Ridged Luffa Luffa acutangula ভোল
Bhůl
ঝিঙে/ঝিঙা
Jhinge/ Jhinga
Turiya / Ghisoda ಹೀರೆ ಕಾಯಿ (Heeray Kayi) Peechchinga दोडके/ शिराळे
Doḍke/ Shirāḷe
Janhhi Tori Wetakolu பீர்க்கங்காய் Peerkan kai బీరకాయ Beera Kaaya pīrè TURAI/ترئ
चिचिंढा Chichindha/
चिचिंगा Chichinga/
पडवल Padwal
Snake Gourd Trichosanthes cucumerina ধুন্দুলি
Dhunduli
চিচিঙে/চিচিঙা
Chichinge/ Chichinga
Pandola/ Padavali ಪಡವಲ ಕಾಯಿ (Padavala Kayi) Padavalanga पडवळ
Paḍvaḷ
Chachindra Galartori Pathola புடலங்காய் Padavalangai/ Pudalankai పొట్లకాయ Potla kaaya/ Lingapotla Padlanga پرول/Parwal
परवल Parwal/
परोरा Parora/
पटल Patal
Pointed gourd Trichosanthes dioica পটল
Pôtôl
পটল
Pôṭol
Parval ಮರ ತೊಂಡೆ (Mara Thonde) Parwar Potala / Katiki Potala పొటల్సు Potals
पेठा Petha/
कुम्हड़ा Kumhada/
Raksahawa Komhada
Ash gourd Benincasa hispida কোমোৰা
Kůmůra
চাল কুমড়ো/চাল কুমড়া
Chal Kumṛo/ Chal Kumṛa
Safed Kolu ಕುಂಬಳ ಕಾಯಿ (Kumbala Kayi / Boodagumbala Kayi) Kumbalanga कोहळा
Kohḷā
Pani Kakharu Puhul நீர் பூசணி Neer Poosanikai బూడిద గుమ్మడి కాయ Boodida Gummadi Kaya Karkumbuda petha
टिंडा Tinda/
दिलपसन्द Dilpasand
Apple Gourd/ Indian Round Gourd Praecitrullus fistulosus/ Citrullus fistulosus ढेमसे
Ḍhemse
Tinda/ Tindo கோவக்காய் Kovaikkaai Tinda kaaya Tinda/دل پسند /dilpasand
कुंदरू Kundru/
कोंडुरी Konduri/
टिंडोरा Tindora/
Bimba
Ivy Gourd/ Gentlemen's Toes/ Little Gourd Coccinia grandis কুন্দুলি
Kunduli
Kundri Tindola / Gilora ತೊಂಡೆ ಕಾಯಿ (Kaagethonde / Theekkuduru / Tonde Kayi) Kovakkai/ Koval तोंडली
Tonḍli
Kunduri கோவக்காய் Kovai/ Kotturukanni/ Naripputu/ Vimpa దొ౦డకాయ Donda Kaya/Kaki Donda Kaya Manoli tindli
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu

Leaf vegetables[edit]

Leaf Vegetable Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
Aam Ka Patta Mango tender leaf shoots Mangifera Indica Am Patta మావిచిగురు ఆకు
Maavi Chiguru aaku
Arbi Ka Saag Colocasia leaves Colocasia esculenta Mukhi Shak aravi na patta अळू Alu చేమ ఆకు
Chema aaku
Baans ka patta Bamboo shoot Bash vans Kanile వెదురు చిగురు (ఆకు)
Veduru Chiguru (aaku)
चौराई Chaurai Green Amaranth Amaranthus tritis মৰীচা
Morisa
নটে শাক
Noṭe Shak
ದಂಟಿನ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Dhantina Soppu / Rajgiri) പച്ച ചീര (Pacha Cheera) राजगिरा
Rajgira
Khada Saga பருப்பு கீரை తోటకూర
Totakura
Padpè sabz(green)chaulai saag
Dhaniya Patta Coriander leaves Dhoniya Pata dhana Malli ella कोथिंबीर
kothimbir
Dhaniya Patra கொத்தமல்லி Kothamalli కొత్తిమీర ఆకు
Kottimeera aaku
Saragawa Patta Drumstick leaves Shojne saragavo Nugge soppu शेवग्याचा पाला
shevgyacha pala
Sajana Saga Murungai Keerai ములగ ఆకు
Mulaga aaku
Imli Ka Patta Tamarind tender leaf shoots Tamarindus Indica
romanized
Tamar Hind
Tetul Pata Tetul Patta Tentuli Patra చి౦తచిగురు ఆకు
Chintha Chiguru aaku
Jute leaves মৰাপাত শাক
Môrapat Xak
পাট শাক
Paṭ Shak
Jhota
खट्टी पालक Khatti Paalak Green Sorrel Pāt Shak आंबट चूका
Ambat Chukka
చుక్క కూర
Chukka Koora
लाल चौराई Lal Chaurai Red Amaranth ৰঙা মৰীচা
Rônga Morisa
লাল শাক
Lal Shak
- ചുവപ്പ് ചീര(chuvana Cheera) लाल माठ
Laal Maath
Khada saga / Nali khada - - కొయ్య తోటకూర
Koyya Totakura
surkh chaulai saag -
लूनिया Lunia Purslane Portulaca oleracea নূনিযা সাক Nuniya shak Dudagorai Koluppa घोळ
Ghol
புருப்புக்கீரை Paruppu keerai పాయల కూర
Gangapaayala/
Peddapaayala/
Peddapaavila
kura
मेष्टा Meshta,
Pitwaa
Indian Roselle/ Sorrel Leaves Hibiscus cannabinus,
Hibiscus Sabdariffa
চুকা শাক/ টেঙ্গামৰা
Suka Xak/ Tênggamôra
চুকা পালং শাক
Chuka Palong Shak,
Meshtapat
Mathipuli अंबाडी
Ambaadi
Khata Kanuria,
Nalita Saga
Pulichakeerai Gongoora (గోంగూర)/Punti Koora
मेथी Methi Fenugreek মেথি শাক
Methi Xak
মেথি শাক
Methi Shak
મેથી ની ભાજી
Methi ni Bhaji
ಮೆಂತ್ಯ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Menthya Soppu) Menthya मेथी
Methi
Methi Saga Methi vendhaya keerai మె౦తికూర
Menthi koora
Mettè ميتهي/methi
Mooli Ka Patta Radish leaves Raphanus sativus Mula Shak Mulo Shak mula ni bhaji मुळयाचा पाला
Mulyacha pala
Mula Saga ముల్ల౦గి ఆకు
Mullangi aaku
पालक Paalak Spinach Spinacia oleracea পালেং শাক
Paleng Xak
পালং শাক
Palong Shak
પાલક
Pālak
ಪಾಲಕ್ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Palak Soppu) Cheera पालक
Palak
Palanga Paalak Niwithi பசலை கீரை Pasalai Keerai పాలకూర
Paala Koora
پالك ساگ/palak saag
पत्ता गोभी Patta Gobhi/
पात गोभी Paat Gobhi/
बंद गोभी Band Gobhi
Cabbage Brassica oleracea Linne capita বন্ধাকবি
Bôndakobi
বাঁধাকপি
Bãdhakopi
કોબીજ
Kobij
ಎಲೆ ಕೋಸು (Ele kOsu) Muttakkoos/Kovees कोबी
Kobi
Bandha Kobi Patta gobhi/band gobhi Gova முட்டை கோஸ் Muttai kosu కోసుకూర
Kosu/Cabbage
گوبهي/gobhi
Poi Saag Malabar spinach, Phooi leaf, Red Vine Spinach, Creeping Spinach, Climbing Spinach Basella alba var rubra পুঁই শাক
Pűi Xak
পুঁই শাক
Pũi Shak
- ಬಸಳೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು / ಬಚ್ಚಲ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Basale soppu / Bachchala Soppu) - मायाळू
Mayalu (Marathi) , Valchi bhaji (Konkani)
Poi saaga - - Kodip pasali (கொடிப்பசளி బచ్చలి కూర
Bachhali
Basalè
Pudina Patta Mint leaves Podina phudino पुदीना
Pudina
Podina Patra Pudina పుదీనా ఆకు
Pudina aaku
Sarson Ka Saag Mustard leaves मोहरीचा पाला
Moharicha pala
Sorisa Saga ఆవ ఆకు
Aava aaku
Suwa Dill Anethum graveolens শুল্ফা
Xulpha
- સુવા/સવા
Suvā/Savā
ಸಬ್ಬಸಿಗೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Sabsige Soppu / Sabbasige Soppu) - शेपू
Shepu
Saanp / Panamadhuri - - - Soya Koora
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Root vegetables[edit]

Root Vegetable Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
आलू Aaloo Potato Solanum tuberosum আলু
Alu
আলু
Alu
બટાટા/ બટાકા
Baṭāṭā/ Baṭākā
ಆಲೂಗಡ್ಡೆ (Aloogedde) Urlakizhangu बटाटा
Batata
Aalu Aloo Arthapal உருளை கிழங்கு (Urulai Kizhangu) Bangala Dumpa,
Urla Gadda,
Aalu Gadda
Batatè Aaloo/آلو
अरबी Arabi/
अरुई Arui/
Ghuiyan
Taro/ Colocasia Colocasia esculenta কচু
Kosu
কচু
Kochu
અળવી/ પત્તરવેલીયા
Aḷvi/ Pattarveliyā
ಕೆಸುವಿನ ಗಡ್ಡೆ (Kesuvinagadde) Chembu अळकूडी
alkudee
Saru Arbi சேப்பங்கிழங்கு (Seppan Kizhangu) Chaama Gadda أروي/arvee
गाजर Gaajar Carrot Daucus carota sativus গাজৰ
Gazôr
গাজর
Gajor
ગાજર
Gājar
ಗಜ್ಜರಿ (Gajjari) Sheema Mullangi/ Carrot गाजर
Gaajar
Gajara Gaajar Carrot கேரட் (Carrot) Carrot,
Carettu gadda,
Gajjara gadda
گاجر/gaajar
गांठ गोभी Gaanth Gobhi Kohlrabi/ German Turnip Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group ওলকবি
Ůlkobi
ওলকপি
Olkopi
ನವಿಲು ಕೋಸು (Navilu Kosu) Noolkol/ Nookkal नवलकोल
Naval Kol
Olkobi Gath Gobi Nokool நூல் கோல்(Noolkol/ Nookkal) Noolkol shaljam/شلجم
सूरन Sooran/
जिमीकंद Jimikand/
रतालू Rataloo
Elephant foot yam Amorphophallus paeoniifolius কাঠ আলু
Kath Alu
খাম আলু
Kham Alu
સૂરણ
Suraṇ
ಸುವರ್ಣ ಗಡ್ಡೆ (Suvarna Gadde) Chena सुरण
Suran
Desi Aalu / Mati Aalu Jimikand சேனை கிழங்கு (Senai Kizhanghu) Kanda Gadda Kande زمين قند/zameen qand
मूली Mooli/
मुरई Murai
Radish Raphanus sativus মূলা
Mula
মুলো/মুলা
Mulo/ Mula
મૂળો
Muḷo
ಮೂಲಂಗಿ (Moolangi) Mullangki मुळा
Mula
Mula Mooli Rabu முள்ளங்கி Mullangi Mullangi ముల్లంగి Mulengi مولي/mooly
साबू Sabu Tapioca/ Cassava Manihot esculenta চাগু
Sagu
সাগু
Shagu
ಮರಗೆಣಸು (Maragenasu) Kappa/ Poola/ Maracheeni/ Cheeni शेवरकंद
Shevarakanda
Shagu மரவள்ளி கிழங்கு Maravallikezangu/ Kuchikezangu Karra Pendalam ساگودا نه /sagudana
शकरकंद Shakarkand/
Kanna
Sweet Potato Ipomoca batata মিঠা আলু
Mitha Alu
মিষ্টি আলু/ মিঠা আলু/ রাঙা আলু
Mishṭi Alu/ Miṭha Alu/ Ranga Alu
શક્કરીયા
Shakkariyā
ಗೆಣಸು (Genasu) Madhurakkizhangu रताळे
Ratale
Kandamula Shakkar Kandi Bathala சர்க்கரைவள்ளி கிழங்கு Sarkaraivalli Kizhangu Chilakada Dumpa చిలగడ దుంప, గనుసు గడ్డ Kereng شكر قند/shakar qand
चुकंदर Chukandar Beetroot Beta vulgaris বিট
Bit
বিট
Biṭ
bit ಬೀಟ್ರೂಟ್ (Beetroot) बीट
beet
Beetroot Chukender பீட் ரூட் (beet root) Beet Root,
Beetu Gajjara Gadda
چقندر/chuqandar
शलजम Shalzam/
शलगम Shalgam
Turnip Brassica rapa rapa চালগোম
Salgům
শালগম
Shalgom
ನವಿಲ್ ಕೋಸು (Navil Kosu) सलगम
Salgam
Shalgam Shalgam/ salgam/ saljam நூல் கோல் Knolkol Tella Dumpa తెల్ల దుంప شلجم/shaljam
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Other Vegetables[edit]

Other Vegetable Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
बैंगन Baingan/
भाँटा Bhanta
Eggplant/ Aubergine/ Brinjal Solanum melongena বেঙেনা
Bêngêna
বেগুন
Begun
Ringan ಬದನೇಕಾಯಿ (BadanekAyi) Vazhuthananga वांगी
Vangi
Baigana Baingan/ Bataaoon Wambatu கத்தரிக்காய் (Kathari kai) వంకాయ (Vankaya) Badanè بيگن؛/baigan
भिंडी Bhindi Okra/ Lady's finger Abelmoschus esculentus ভেন্দি
Bhendi
ঢেঁড়স
Dhêṛosh
Bhinda ಬೆಂಡೆ ಕಾಯಿ (Bende Kayi) Vendakka भेंडी
Bhendi
Bhendi Bhindi Bandakka வெண்டைக்காய் (Vendai Kaai) Benda Kaya బెండ కాయ Bendè بهندى؛/bhindi
फूलगोभी PhoolGobhi/
गोभी Gobhi
Cauliflower Brassica oleracea ফুলকবি
Phulkobi
ফুলকপি
Phulkopi
Fulevar ಹೂ ಕೋಸು (Hoo Kosu) Cauliflower फुलकोबी
Flower/ Phoolkobi
Phula Kobi Phull Gobi Mal Gova காலி ப்லோவர் Cauliflower కోసు పువ్వు , క్యాలీఫ్లవర్ kosu puvvu/cauliflower گوبهي كا پهول/gobhi ka phool
सहजन Sahjan Drumstick Moringa oleifera চজিনা
Sozina
শজিনা ডাঁটা/ শজনে ডাঁটা
Shojina Ḍãṭa/ Shojne Ḍãṭa
Saragwaani shing ನುಗ್ಗೇ ಕಾಯಿ (Nugge Kaayi) Muringakka शेवग्याच्या शेंगा
Shevgyachya Shenga
Sajana/ Sajana Chuin Murunga முருங்கை Murungai Munaga Kaya/ Mullakkaya ములక్కాయ Noorggaee سيجن پهلى/seejan phalli
शिमला मिर्च Shimla Mirch Capsicum/ Bell Pepper Capsicum annuum ক্যাপচিকাম
Kêpsikam
ক্যাপসিকাম
Kêpsikam
Gholar Marcha / Bhombha Marcha / Simla Marcha ದೊಣ್ಣೆ ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಕಾಯಿ (Donne Menasina kAyi) Capsicum ढोबळी मिरची
Dhobali Mirchi
simala Lanka Simla Mirch Malu Miris குடை மிளகாய் Kudai Milagai Bunga Mirapa kaaya,
bengaluru mirapa,
simla mirchi బెంగుళూరు మిరప
شمله مرچ/shimla mirch
टमाटर Tamaatar Tomato Solanum lycopersicum বিলাহী
Bilahi
টমেটো
Ṭômeṭo
Taameta ಗೂದಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (goodi hannu) Thakkaalli टोमॅटो
Tomato
Bilati Baigana Tamatar Thakkaali தக்காளி Thakkaali Raamamulaga Kaaya రామ్ములక్కాయ tamatar
कटहल Katahal Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus কঁঠাল
Kôthal
ইঁচর (young)/ কাঁঠাল (mature)
Ichor/ Kãṭhal
Fanas ಹಲಸಿನ ಕಾಯಿ (Halasina Kayi) Chakka फणस
Fanas
Panasa Kos பலாக்காய்/ பலாப்பழம் Palakkai Panasa Kaya పనస కాయ Pelakai / Guǰǰè ڭتهل/kathal
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Nuts[edit]

Nut Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
बादाम Badaam Almond বাদাম
Badam
বাদাম
Badam
Badam ಬಾದಾಮಿ (Badami) Badam Parippu बदाम
Badaam
Pesta Badam பாதாம் பருப்பு Badam Pappu బాదం పప్పు Bādam بادام/baadaam
काजू Kaju Cashew Anacardium occidentale কাজু বাদাম
Kazu Badam
কাজু বাদাম
Kaju Badam
Kaju ಗೋಡಂಬಿ (Godambi) Kashu Andiparippu काजू
Kaju
Kaju Badam/ Lanka Amba முந்திரி பருப்பு (mundiri) Jeedi Pappu జీడిపప్పు Beeja / Korantu كاجو/kaaju
बादाम Badaam Indian almond Terminalia catappa শিলিখা
Xilikha
কাঠ বাদাম
Kaṭh Badam
Badam Badaam Katha Badam Baadam بادام/baadaam
मूँगफली Moongphali/
चिनिया बादाम Chiniya Badaam
Peanut/ Groundnut Arachis hypogea বাদাম
Badam
চীনা বাদাম
China Badam
Magfali / Shing ಕಡಲೆ ಕಾಯಿ / ಶೇಂಗಾ ಬೀಜ / ನೆಲಗಡಲೆ (Kadale Kaayi / Shenga Beeja / Nelagadale) Kappalandi/ Nila Kadala शेंगदाणा
Shengdana
China Badam Rata Kaju வேர்க்கடலை/ மணிலா பயறு Kadalai Verusenega pappu/Senega Ginjalu వేరుశనగ, పల్లీ Nelakadale مونگ پهلي/moong phalli
पिस्ता Pista Pistachio পিস্তা/পেস্তা
Pista/ Pesta
Pista पिस्ता
Pista
Pista Pista Pappu پسته/pista
अखरोट Akharot Walnut আখ্ৰোট
Akhrůt
আখরোট
Akhroṭ
Akharot अक्रोड
Akrod
Akroot أخروت/Akhhroot
सुपारी Supārī Areca nut Areca catechu তামোল/ গুৱা
Tamůl/ Guwa
সুপারি
Shupari
Sopari ಅಡಿಕೆ (Adike) Adakka सुपारी
Supari
Guaa பாக்கு (paakku) Vakka వక్క سپاري/supaari
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Legumes[edit]

Legume Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
मटर Matar Pea মটৰ
Môtôr
মটর
Môṭor
ಹಸಿರು ಬಟಾಣಿ मटार
Maṭār
Matara பட்டாணி (pattaani) Batani matar phalli
ग्वारफली Gwarphali Cluster Beans Cyamopsis tetragonolobus Guvar ಗೋರಿ ಕಾಯಿ (Gori Kayi) Beans गवार
Gavār
Guanra France Bean/Phaliyaan (plural) கொத்தவரங்காய் (Kothavarangai) గోరు/వర౦గ చిక్కుడు Goru/Varanga Chikkudu Kaya gawarphalli/گوار
बोडा Boda French Beans/ Green Beans ಹುರಳಿ ಕಾಯಿ (Hurali Kayi) Payar फरसबी
faras bee
Bean பீன்ஸ் beans/بينس
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu

Flour[edit]

Flour Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
Maida Wheat flour ময়দা
Môyda
ময়দা
Môeda
મેંદો
Mêndo
ಮೈದಾ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Maida Hittu) Maida Podi मैदा
Maidā
Maida மைதா (Maida) Maida Pindi మైదా పిండి ميده/maida
Āṭā Whole wheat flour আটা
Ata
আটা
Aṭa
લોટ
Loṭ
ಗೋಧಿ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Godhi Hittu) Godambu Podi कणीक/ पोळीचे पीठ/ चपातीचे पीठ
Kaṇik/ Poḷiche Piṭh/ Chapātiche Piṭh
Atta / Gahama Atta கோதுமை மாவு (Godhumai Maavu) Godhuma Pindi గోధుమ పిండి گيهو كا آتا/gehun ka aata
Sooji Semolina চুজি
Suzi
সুজি
Shuji
સોજી soji ರವೆ (Rave) സൂജി sooji रवा
Ravā
ரவை (ravai) Rava سوجى/soji
Chaaval ka Aatta Rice flour চাউলৰ গুড়ি
Saulôr Guṛi
চালের গুঁড়া
Chaler Gũṛa
ચોખાનો લોટ
Chokhāno Loṭ
ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Akki Hittu) Ari Podi तांदुळाची पिठी
Tānduḷāchi Piṭhi
அரிசி மாவு (Arisi Maavu) Biyyam Pindi బియ్యం పిండి چاول كا آتا/chaval ka aaata
मक्कई का आटा
Makkai kā Āṭā
Cornflour મકાઈનો લોટ
Makaino Loṭ
ಜೋಳದ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (JoLada Hittu) Choola Podi मक्याचे पीठ
MAkyache Pith
Maka Atta ਮੱਕੀ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ
Makki di Roṭi
சோள மாவு (Soela Maavu) Mokka Jonna Pindi మొక్కజొన్న పిండి مكئ كا آتا/makai ka aata
Juvar ka Aatta BarleyFlour বাৰ্লি
Barli
সক্তু
Shoktu
જૂવારનો લોટ
Juvārno Loṭ
Yavam Podi ज्वारीचे पीठ
Jwārichi Piṭh
Barli வாற் கோதுமை (Vaar Godhumai) Jonna Pindi జొన్న పిండి جوار كا آتا
Baajare ka Aatta Millet (Finger Millet)Flour બાજરીનો લોટ
Bājrino Loṭ
കൂവരക് (Koovaraku) बाजरीचे पीठ
Bājriche Piṭh
Bajara Atta கேழ்வரகு (Kezhvaragu) Sajja Pindi(సజ్జ పిండి).bajre ka aata
Besan Gram flour বেচন
Besôn
বেসন
Beshon
બેસન/ ચણાનો લોટ
Besan/ Chaṇāno Loṭ
ಕಡಲೆ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Kadale Hittu) Kadala Podi बेसन (Besan) / हरबर्याचे पीठ/ डाळीचे पीठ
Harbharyāche Piṭh/ Ḍāḷiche Piṭh
Besana Besan Kadala Piti கடலை மாவு (Kadala maavu) Senaga pindi శనగపిండి Kadalè podi بيسن
Hindi English Botanical Name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu

Fruits[edit]

Fruit Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Assamese Bengali Urdu
आम Aam Mango Mangifera indica আম
Am
আম
Am
Keri ಮಾವಿನ ಕಾಯಿ / ಮಾವಿನ ಹಣ್ಣು (Maavina kaayi(unripe) /Maavina hannu (ripe)) Maanga/ Maambazham कैरी/आंबा
Kairi/Ambā
Amba மாங்காய்/ மாம்பழம் మామిడి కాయ (unripe) Maamidikaaya మామిడిప౦డు (ripe) Kukku Aam
अमरूद Amrood Guava Psidium guajava মধুৰিআম
Modhuriam
পেয়ারা
Peara
Jamfal ಸೀಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Seebe hannu) Perakka / Alakka pazham पेरू
Peru
Pijuli கொய்யா Koyya Jama Pēraṅgāyi amroud
अनन्नास Anannaas Pineapple Ananas comosus আনাৰস
Anarôx
আনারস
Anarosh
Ananas ಅನನಾಸ್ (Ananas) Kaitha chakka अननस
Ananas
Sapuri அன்னாசி பழம் Annasipazham / Parangi thalai Anasa pandu అనాస పండు Parengi anaanas
इमली Imli Tamarind Tamarindus indicus তেতেলী
Teteli
তেঁতুল
Tetul
Aambli ಹುಣಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Hunase Hannu) Valanpuli/ Mara Puli चिंच
Chincha
Tentuli Imli Siyambala புளி PuLi Chinta Pandu Puli imli
जंगल जलेबी jungle jalebi or ganga imli Madras thorn Pithecellobium dulce তেতেলী
Teteli
তেঁতুল
Tetul
વિલાયતી આંબલી vilayati ambli seeme hunase Valanpuli/ Mara Puli विलायती चिंच vilayati chinch Tentuli Imli Siyambala கொடுக்காப்புளி kodukkappuli సీమ చింత seema chinta Puli imli
Kaju Phal Cashew Fruit ಗೇರುಹಣ್ಣು
gEruhaNNu
काजू बोंडू
Kajubondu
Mundiri pazham Jeedi Pandu
केला Kela Plantain/Banana Musa acuminata × balbisiana কল
Kôl
কলা
Kôla
Kela ಬಾಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Baaley Hannu) Vaazha Pazham केळं/केळे
Keḷa/Keḷe
Kancha kadali Kesel வாழைக்காய் Vazhaikkai Arati pandu Bārèy kela
नारियल Nariyal Coconut Cocos nucifera নাৰিকল
Narikôl
ডাব(young)/ নারিকেল (mature)
Ḍab/ Narikel
Nariyel ತೆಂಗಿನ ಕಾಯಿ (Tengina Kaayi) / Ona Kobbari Nalikeram / Theenga नारळ
Nāraḷ
Nadia / Sriphala தேங்காய் Thengai Tenkaaya/kobberakaya
kobbari kaaya కొబ్బరి కాయ
Tārāyi / Koppara (dry coconut) ناریل
Ratti Jequirity Abrus precatorius কুঁচ
Kuch
Gumchi ಗುಲಗಂಜಿ (Gula-ganji) Kunni-kuru Nali Kaincha Kundumaniver Guru-vinda Guruguńǰi goonj
लीची Lichee Litchi, lychee Litchi chinensis লেচু/ লিচু
Lesu/ Lisu
লিচু
Lichu
lichee लिची
lichee
Lichu Koli lichi
Longan Euphoria longana আচফল
Asphôl
আঁশফল
Ãshphôl
करोंदा Karonda Conkerberry Carissa carandas করমচা/করঞ্জা
Kôromcha/ Kôronja
करवंद
karavanda
Kheera Koli/ Doodh Koli karda Vaagu Kaaya, Vaakkaaya karaonda
बेर Ber Indian plum, Jujube Ziziphus mauritiana Bogori বরই/ কুল
Kul/Bôroi
bor Bari hannu, Yalachi hannu बोर
Bor
Bara Koli/Gaya Bara Koli Elantha Pazham రేగు పండు Regu/regi pandu beri
Carambola Starfruit Averrhoa carambola কামরাঙা/কামরাঙ্গা
Kamranga/ Kamrangga
ಬಿಂಬಳಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (Bimbali Hannu) करमरे
karamare
Karamanga
बिलिंबी Bilimbi Bilimbi Averrhoa bilimbi বিলিম্বি
Bilimbi
Bilimbi Bilimbi Kaayalu bilam
जामुन Jamun Jambul/Jamun Syzygium cumini জাম
Zam
জাম
Jam
Jambu ನೇರಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Nerale Hannu) जांभुळ
Jāmbhuḷ
Jamu Koli Neredu నేరేడు, గిన్నె, జంబూ جا من
Malabar plum Syzygium jambos গোলাপ জাম
Golap Jam
Jamurol white jaam/safed jaam
Rose apple জামরুল
Jamrul
Jamba/ Golap Jamu jaam/gulabi jaam
कैथा बेल Kaitha Bel Wood apple/ Curd Fruit Limonia acidissima কৎ বেল
Kôt Bel
Kothu Belada Hannu कवठ kavaTTH Kaitha கூவிளம் koovilam వెలగ ప౦డు Velaga Pandu gorakamli/wood apple
बेल Bel,
Bilva
Bael, Wood apple Aegle marmelos বেল
Bêl
বেল
Bel
ಮರ ಸೇಬು (Mara Sebu) കൂവളം Koovalam बेलफळ
Belaphal
Bela கூவிளம் koovilam,
வில்வ மரம் Vilva Maram
మారేడు ప౦డు Maredu Pandu wood apple
টেপারি
Ṭepari
Mircocos paniculata Mircocos paniculata পিছন্দি
Pichhondi
Tooth Koli
अमड़ा Amada Hog plum Spondias mombin আমড়া
Amṛa
ambada
आँवला Aanvala Indian gooseberry Phyllanthus emblica আমলসী
Amloxi
আমলকী
Amloki
ambala ನೆಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಯಿ/ ಗುಡ್ದದ ನೆಲ್ಲಿ (Nelli Kaayi) nellikka (നെല്ലിക്ക) Āwḷā
आवळा
Aanla Koli nellikkai /நெல்லிக்காய் ఉసిరికాయ Usiri/usuru kaya nelli aamla
Tari Toddy palm/ Ice-apple Borassus flabellifer তাল
Tal
তাল
Tal
ತಾಟಿನುಂಗು / ಹಣೆ ಬೆಂಡ (Thati Nungu / Hane Benda) Pana Nungu ताडगोळा
Taadgola
Tala நொங்கு Nungu Thaati Munjelu,
Thaatinunju
taar gola
खजूर Khajoor Date (fruit) Phoenix dactylifera খেজুৰ
Khezur
খেজুর
Khejur
khajoor ಖರ್ಜೂರ (Kharjoora) Eethapazham/ Eendapazham खजूर
Khajur
Khajuri பேரீச்சம் பழம் Pericham pazham Kharjuramu khajoor
अँजीर Anjeer Fig Ficus carica ডুমুর
Ḍumur
Anjeer ಅಂಜೂರ (Anjoora) अंजीर
Anjir
Dimiri அத்திப் பழம் (atthip palam) Anjeera/Atthi pandu anjeer
अँगूर Angoor Grape Vitis Vinifera আঙুৰ
Angur
আঙ্গুর
Anggur
Dhraksh ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷಿ (Draakshi) Munthiringa/ Munthiri द्राक्ष
Drāksha
Anguru Koli திராட்சை dratshai Draksha Pandu angoor
जैतून Jaitoon Olive Olea europaea জলপাই/ জলফাই
Zôlpai/ Zôlphai
জলপাই
Jôlpai
Oleev Kaya Olive ஆலிவ் olive zaitoon
शहतूत Shahtoot Mulberry Shetur तुती
Tutee
shehtoot
Purple Mangosteen Garcinia mangostana তিন্দু/তিন্দুক
Tindu/ Tinduk
மங்குசுத்தான்
मोसम्बी Mosambi/
मुसम्बी Musambi
[orange, Indian green]] Citrus aurantifolia নেমুটেঙা
Nemutênga
লেবু
Lebu
Mosambi ಲಿಂಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Limbe Hannu) Cheru Naranga/Naranga मोसंब
Mosamba
Lembu/ Kageji Lembu எலுமிச்சை காய் elimichchai kai బత్తాయ్ Battayi mosami
संतरा Santara Tangerine Citrus tangerina কমলা
Kômôla
কমলা
Kômla
Santra ಕಿತ್ತಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Kittale Hannu) Mathura Naranga संत्र
Santra
Kamala கமலா ஆரஞ்சு
Orange
కమలా Kamala sangtaraa
नारंगी Narangi Orange (fruit) Citrus ​sinensis মালটা
Malṭa
Santra ಮೊಸಂಬಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (Mosambi Hannu) Kandhia/ Karuna ஆரஞ்சு orange Naarinja pandu naarangi
चकोतरा Chakotara Pomelo பப்ளிமாஸ்
(bablimaas)
ప౦పర పనస Pampara panasa popnees
Grapefruit জাম্বুরা
Jambura
ಚಕೊತ ಹಣ್ಣು (ChakoTa Hannu) पपनस
Papanas
Batapi దబ్బ ప౦డు Dabba pandu grapefruit
धतूरा Dhatura Thorn apple ধুতুরো/ধুতুরা
Dhuturo/ Dhutura
Ummata Dudura வெல்லம்மட்டை
vellum mattai
ఉమ్మెత్త/ఉన్మత్త పువ్వు/ప౦డు
Ummetta/Unmatta Puvvu/Pandu
dhatoora
सिंघाडा Singhada Water chestnut Trapa natans পানিফল/শিংড়া
Paniphôl/ Shingṛa
Shingoda शिंगाडा
Shingāḍā
Pani Singeda singhara
चीकू Chikoo Sapodilla সপেটা/সফেদা/সবেদা
Sôpeṭa/ Sôfeda/ Sôbeda
Chiku ಸಪೋಟ ಹಣ್ಣು / ಚಿಕ್ಕು ಹಣ್ಣು (Sapota Hannu / Chikku Hannu) चिक्कू
Chikku
चिकू
Chiku
Sapeta சப்போட்டா sapota Sapota cheeku
नाशपाती Nashpati Asian pear নাচপতি
Naspoti
নাশপাতি
Nashpati
Naspati Naspati பேரி (baerikkai) naashpati/pear
সান্তারা
Shantara
पपीता Papeeta Papaya Carica papaya অমিতা
Omita
পেঁপে
Pẽpe
Papaiya ಪಪ್ಪಾಯಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (Pappayi Hannu) Karamooza पपई
Papai
Amruta Bhanda பப்பாளி Boppayi Pandu gandkayi pappeeta
तरबूज Tarbooj Watermelon তৰমুজ
Tormuz
তরমুজ
Tormuj
Tarbuch ಕಲ್ಲಂಗಡಿ ಹಣ್ಣು / ಕರಗುಂಜಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (Kallangadi Hannu / Karagunji Hannu) Vathakka/ Thanni Mathan कलिंगड
Kalingad
Tarabhuja தர்பூசணி Dharboos Pucha Kaya tarbooz
रामफल Ramphal Custard-apple Annona reticulata আতা
Ata
Ramaphal ರಾಮಫಲ (Ramphala) Aatha Chakka रामफळ
Rāmphaḷ
Ramaphala ராமா பழம் rama pazham sita phalam ramphal
शरीफा Shareefa/
सीताफल Sitaphal
Sugar-apple/Custard-apple Annona squamosa শরিকা
Shorifa
sitafal ಸೀತಾಫಲ (Seetaphala) Sitha Pazam सिताफळ
Sitāphaḷ
Ata/ Sitaphala [சீதாப்பழம்]] seethaa pazham సీతాఫలం Sita phalam shareefa
अनार Anaar Pomegranate Punica granatum ডালিম
Dalim
বেদানা/ডালিম
Bedana/ Ḍalim
દાડમ
Dāḍam
ದಾಳಿಂಬೆ (Daalimbe) Urumaanpazham डाळिंबे
Ḍāḷimbe
Dalimba/ Bedana மாதுளை maadulai Danima pandu anaar
सेब Seb Apple Malus domestica আপেল
Apel
আপেল
Apel
સફરજન
Safarjan
ಸೇಬಿನ ಹಣ್ಣು (Sebina Hannu) AaPPil सफरचंद
Sapharchand
Seo/ Apple குமளி / ஆப்பிள் Seema regu kaya Pandu seb
Plum Alpagoda pandu
Nashpati, Nashipati Pear, Asian pear Pyrus pyrifolia Naspoti Naspati Berikkai Perikkaya pandu
Kharbooja Cantaloupe, Musk Melon Phuti ফুটি Teti Kekkarikke Hannu टरबूज
Tarbooj
Keerini pazham Karbooja kaaya
Makkhanphal Avocado, Butter fruit Persea americana వెన్న ప౦డు Venna Pandu
Aaroo Peach Prunus persica
Aloo-bukhaara Plum Prunus Prunus Jorda Alu জরদালু अलूबुखार
Alubukhar
Zard-aloo Apricot Prunus armeniaca Aprika আপরিকা जर्दाळू
Jardaloo
Ganna, Sharkara Sugarcane Saccharum barberi Kuhiyar Aakh আখ Sheradi Kabbu Karimbu ऊस
Oos
கரும்பு (karumbu) చెఱకు గడ Cheraku/Cheruku Gada
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Multilingual list of Indian animals and birds[edit]

'Indian animals and birds are vary in name from region to region within the country. The following is a list of common wild and domestic, Indian animals, birds and fish and their names in the various local languages spoken.

Domestic animals[edit]

Domestic Animal Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Scientific name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
गाय Cow Bos primigenius taurus Goru gai Hahsu Pashu Gaee gaee gaan Pasumaadu Aavu petta
सांड Bull Bos primigenius taurus Saand balad Guhli Kaalha/ Moori valu balada Kaala maadu Eaddu bori
बैल Ox Bos primigenius taurus Balad Balad Konah Kaalha bail Saand Kaala maadu
भैंस Buffalo Bubalus bubalis Mosh or Mohish Bhensh Dahna Eruma Mhais mainshi Majj Erumai maadu Gaethe/ Barre yeru
ज़ेबू Zebu Bos primigenius indicus Pashu Aavu
कुत्ता Dog Canis lupus familiaris Kukur Kutaro Nayee Naaya Kutra kukura Kutta Naayi Kukka nayee
कुतिया Bitch Canis lupus familiaris Kutari Hennu Nayee Patti kutri Kutti PenNaayi Aada Kukka boggi
पिल्ला Puppy Canis lupus familiaris Galudiyu Nayee Mari Naaya Kutty Naayi Kutti Kukka Pilla
बिल्ली Cat Felis catus Biral Biladi Bekku Poocha manjar bilei Poonai Pilli pucheey
ऊंट Camel Camelus dromedarius OoNt OoNt Onte Ottakam otta Udh Ottagam Vontae wontae
घोड़ा / अश्व Horse Equus ferus caballus Ghora Ghodo Kudure Kuthira/ Ashvam Ghoda ghoda Kudhirai Gurram kudure
टट्टू Pony tattu Khachar Kudure poony
गधा Donkey/Ass Equus africanus asinus gadha Gadhedo Katthe Kazhutha gadhav gadha Kazhutha Gaaditha kathey
खच्चर Mule khachchar Khachchar Khachchar Kovar Kazhutha Khachar Kovaeru kaluthai
अज / बकरा Goat Capra aegagrus hircus chagol Bakari Aadu/Meke Aadu/ Ajam chheli Bakri Aadu Meekha yaed
बकरी का बच्चा / मेमना Kid/ Lamb Capra aegagrus hircus Meke Mari Aattin kutty Memna Memna Aatu kutti Meekha Pilla
भेड़ Sheep Ovis aries bhyara Kuri Chemmari Aadu Mendha mendha Bhed Chemmari Aadu Gorre kuri
भेडी Eve Ovis aries Ghentu Hen Kuri Pen Chemmari Aadu mendhi
भेड का बच्चा Faun Ovis aries Kuri Mari Chemmari Aattin kutti
सूअर Pig Sus scrofa domestica suar Bhund Handi Panni Dukkar ghusuri Panni Pandi panji
सूअर Hog Sus scrofa domestica Bhund Handi Panni Dukkar ghusuri Pandi
याक Yak Bos grunniens Chamari Kaala/ Malankaala Yak chamari gaee
खरगोश Rabbit khargosh Sasalu Mola Muyal Sasa Muyal muger
हिरन Hare Haran Cheviyan Muyal Haran Muyal
हाथी Asian Elephant Elephas maximus hathi Hathi Aane Aana/ Kari/ Gajam hatti hati Yaanai Eenugu aney
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Domestic birds[edit]

Domestic Birds Names by Various Indian languages
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मुर्ग़ी Murgee Chicken Kukura Murgee Koli Kozhi Kombadi kukuda Kozhi Koodi kori
बतख़ / कैनवास / कलहंस Duck Hanh haNs BathuKoli Thaaraavu Badak bataka Vaththu Baathu
कबूतर / पड़की Barbary Dove Paro Payra Pareewala Praavu kabootar para Pura Paavuram
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Wild animals[edit]

Wild Animal Names by Various Indian languages
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बाघ / व्याघ्र Tiger Panthera tigris Bagh Bagh Vaagh Huli Kaduva Vaagh Puli Puli pili
शेर / सिंह Lion Panthera leo Xinha Xinha Sinha Simha Simham Sinha Singam Simham simha
याक Yak Bos grunniens Kona / Kadu Kona Chamari Kaala/ Malankaala chamari gaee
सँप Snake saap saanp Havu Paambu Saap Paambhu Paamu
नाग Cobra Keute saap Naag NagaraHavu / Sarpa / Havu Sarpam / Moorkhan Naag Naga Pambhu Traachu Paamu
गेडा Rhino Gandar Gendo Gendamrugha Kandamrigamu Genda Kaandamirugam Khadgamrigamu
मगर Crocodile kumir Magar Mosale Muthala Magar Muthalai Mosali
कंगारू Kangaroo kangaroo kaangaaroo Kaangaru Kangaru kangaroo kangaroo Kangaaru Kangaroo
जिराफी Girafee Giraf Jiraaf Jiraafe Giraf Jiraaf Ottaga chivingi Girafi
जेबरा Zebra Zebra Zeebra Jeebra Varayan Kuthira Jhebra Vari kuthirai Chaarala Gurramu
बंदर Monkey BaNdar Vaandaro Manga / Mujuva / Kothi Kurangan/ Vaanaran Maakad Kurangu Koothi
हरिण Roebuck Hareen Haran Hareen Maan Maga Ginka
हरिणी Roe Hareenee Hareenee Maan Aada Ginka
भेडिया Wolf nekre bagh Thola Chennaya Kolha Onai Thoottelu
वराह Pig suar Handi Panni dukkar Panni Pandi
सुआरि Sow Hennu Handi Pen Panni Vela Panni Aada PAndi
अँट Camel Oont Onte Ottakam Otagam Onte
घोडा Horse Ghora Kudure Kuthira Ghoda Kuthirai Gurramu
हिरन Buck[clarification needed] Maan Maga Letti
हिरनी Doe Pulli Maan Aada Letti
लोमड़ी Fox Canidae Xiyal Xiyal Nari Kurukkan Landaga Nari Nakka kudike
चीता / तेंदुआ Leopard Panthera pardus Naharphutuki Cheeta Chirathe Pulli Puli Chitta Siruthai Chirutha Puli
jungali suar Boar Kadu Handi Kaattu panni Raan Dukkar Kaatu Panni Adavi Pandi
भालू / रिछ Bear Ursus thibetanus Bhaluk Bhaluk Karadi Karadi aswal Karadi Elugu Banti karadi
Nevala Mongoose Mungusee Keeri Mongoose Keeri pillai Mungesa
सियार / जंबुक Jackal Canis aureus Xiyal Xiyal Nari Kurunari Kulla nari
ख़रगोश Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus khargosh Sasalu Mola Muyal Muyal Kundeelu muger
Hiran Hare khargosh Cheviyan Muyal
लन्गूर Ape Mujuva / Manga Valilla Kurangan/ Markkatan Vaanar Vallila Kurangu
बनमानुप Gorrilla Gorrilla Gorilla manusa kurangu
बारहसिन्हा Stag Harina Kala Maan/ Harinam maan
Mrig/ Sarang Deer Hareen Jinke Maan/ Pulli Maan maan
Haathi Elephant haathi Aane Aana Yaanai Eenugu
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wild birds[edit]

Wild Bird Names by Various Indian languages
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मोर / मयूर / मोरनी Peacock Mayur Mayur Navilu Mayil more/morni Mayil Mayil Nemali navilu
तोता / सुग्गा Parrot Bhatou Tia Gili Thaththa Popat tota Kili Chiluka gili
गौरया Sparrow Shalikh Kuruvi Chimani chidi Chitu Kuruvi Pichuka
बगुला Crane Saras Kocha/ Kotti Bagala Kokku Konga
कौआ Crow Kaak Kaakka Kawala kaan Kaakaai Kaaki
गीदड Eagle Baaj Parundu gidhaad baajz Kalugu/ Parunthu Rabandhu
चमगीदड Bat Badur Vavvaal/ Kadavaathil vatvaghul chaam chidik Vavaal Gabbilamu
हँस Swan RajhaNsh Hamsam hansa Annam/ Anna paravai Hamsa
अल्लू Owl PeNcha Kooman Ghubad ullu Aandhai Gutlagooba
बुलबुल Bulbul Bulbul Pikilipitta
चील Kite Cheel Ghhar Gradhdha
Dove Payera Praavu kuggi Maada Pura Paavuram
शुतुर मुर्ग Ostrich OoNt Pakhi Ottaka Pakshi Shahamruga Thee kozhi/ Nerupu Kozhi Nippi Koodi
कोयल \ सारंग Cuckoo Kuli kokil Kogiley Kuyil Kokila Kuyil Kokila
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Fresh water fishes[edit]

Fresh Water Fish Names by Various Indian languages
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Pearlspot Etroplus suratensis Karimeen/ Kariyamplachi
Climbing Perch Etroplus suratensis Chempally/ Antikalli/ Kallada
Ophiocephalus Channa striata Varaal/ Braal/ Kaichchil
Tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus Tilapia
Stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis Kaari/ Kadu
Walking Catfish Clarias batrachus Mushi/ Muzhu
Yellow catfish Horabagrus brachysoma Manjakkoori/ Manjakkadu
Long-whiskered catfish Mystus gulio Vellakkoori /Vellakkadu
Boal Wallago attu Wallah/ Attu Walah
Giant Danio Danio malabaricus Paral
Karnataka Barbe Puntius carnaticus Pachilavetti
Peninsular Olive Barb Puntius sarana Kuruva/ Kuruva Paral
Tiger Panchax Aplocheilus lineatus Poonjan/ Manathukanni/ Poochutti
Orange chromide Etroplus maculatus Pallathi
Mullet Mugil cephalus Kanambu/ Thirutha Kanambu
Freshwater Garfish Xenentodon cancila Kola
Malabar Leaf Fish/ Common Catopra Pristolepis marginata Pannakarimeen/ Karipidi/ Chuttichi
Tire track eel Mastacembelus armatus Kallaral
Indian mottled eel Anguilla bengalensis Malanjil/ Mananjil
Cobra Snakehead/ Greatsnakehead/ Bullseye Snakehead Channa marulius Malanjil/ Mananjil
Tank Goby Glossogobius miuris Poolan/ Poolon
Ceylon Snake Head/ Bengal Snakehead Channa orientalis Vattan/ Vatton
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Salt water fishes[edit]

Salt Water Fish Names by Various Indian languages
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Goldstripe Sardinella Sardinella gibbosa Chaala/ Mathi| Chaalai/ Mathi
Indian Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps Chaala/ Mathi| Chaalai/ Mathi
Fringescale Sardinella Sardinella fimbriata Karichaala/ Karimathi
Bangra Machli IndianMackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta Ayala Ayalai bangudaey
Black Pomfret Parastromateus niger Aavoli Karu Vaval kappu manji
Silver Pomfret Pampus argenteus Velutha Aavoli Vella Vaval manji
Seer Fish/ King Fish/ Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel Scomberomorus commerson Naimeen / Ayakoora anjal
Wahoo Acanthocybium solandri Ayakoora
Kawa Kawa/ Mackerel Tuna Euthynnus affinis Choora/ Choola
Pacific Bonito Sarda chilensis Choora/ Choola
Pacific bluefin tuna Thunnus orientalis Choora/ Choola
Striped bonito Sarda orientalis Vaari Choora/ Vaari Choola
Frigate tuna Auxis thazard Ellichoora/ Ayalachoora
Blacktip Shark Carcharhinus limbatus Sraavu/ Choraku
Spadenose shark Scoliodon laticaudus Sraavu/ Choraku
Whitecheek shark Carcharhinus dussumieri Sraavu/ Choraku ballar
Javanese Cownose Ray Rhinoptera javanica Therandi/ Tirandi
White Tail Sting Ray Dasyatis bleekeri Therandi/ Tirandi
Convict Surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus Kurichil
Indian anchovy Stolephorus indicus Kozhuva/ Natholi/ Nethal
Silver moony/ Fingerfish Monodactylus argenteus Aakoli
Jew fish Nibea soldado Kora
Bengal tongue sole/ Sole fish Cynoglossus semifasciatus Nangu/ Manthal
Bluefin Trevally Caranx melampygus Vatta
False trevally Lactarius lactarius Parava
Finletted Mackerel Megalaspis cordyla Thiriyan/ Vangada/ Kanni Ayala
Blacktip Sea Catfish Plicofollis dussumier Etta
Malabar Thryssa Thryssa malabarica Manangu
White Sardine Escualosa thoracata Velloori bolanjir
Black Spot Snapper Lutjanus fulviflamus Pahari/ Murumeen
Pickhandle barracuda Sphyraena jello Seelavu
Toothpony Gazza minuta kurichi
Malabar tonguesole Cynoglossus macrostomus naang
Ladyfish Sillago sihama kanney
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Insects[edit]

Insects Names by Various Indian languages
Hindi English Scientific name Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Oriya Punjabi Sinhala Tamil Telugu Tulu Urdu
भृंग / झींगुर Beetle Vandu Bhunga Vandu Kandiri Eega
तितली Butterfly Pokhila Projapoti Chitte Poompaatta Phulpaakharu Pattam boochi Sitakoka Chiluka pantey
ब्याध पतंग Dragon Fly Zian Thumbi Patang Thumbi Thumiska
मच्छर Mosquito Moh Mosha Solle Kothuku machchhar Kosu Dhooma umil
मक्खी House fly Makhi Machi Nona Eecha maashi Eee Eega kilenj
भौरा Honey Bee Moumachi Jenu Nona Thaen Eecha madhamaashi Thaeni/ Thaen poochi Thaenteega
तिलचट्टा Cockroach Poitasura Arshola Jiraley Koora jhooral Karapan poochi Bodhinka yekkale
Grasshopper Foring GoNgaphoring Pul Chaadi/ Thullan naakatoda Vetu Kili Midatha
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Worms[edit]

Worm Names by Various Indian languages
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केंचुआ Earthworm Kechu Ere Hula Njanjool/ Mannira Gaandula Mann pulu Vaanapaamu nakkuru
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References[edit]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Multilingual List Of Indian Animals, Birds & Fishes}} Category:Fauna of India Category:Languages of India Category:India-related lists

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