Fish Names in English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marati, Bengali

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Collecting the list of fish names in different regional languages is the second set of assignment for my small friend. Sharing the fish names in English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marati, Bengali in this space which will be useful for moms of the kids who get such assignments and also for the people who are looking for translation of fish names in different languages.



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Fish Names in English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marati, Bengali




English Tamil Telugu Malayalam Kannada Hindi/
Marati
Bengali
Anchovies/
Anchovy
Nethili, Thogai
meen,
Nethail
Nethallu, Pooroava, Kelba, Poravallu Nethili, kozhuva Bolingei
Kollathuru
Kati
Barracuda Sheela,
Ooli meen,
Pilinjan,
Cheela,
Goli,Gola,
Oozha,
Seela

Jellow Neduva, koduva,
Cheela,
Thiruthakka
-dian,
Sheelavu,
Thinda
Obantol,
Kanaki
Jaban
Tal
Bhetki Khajura
Bluefin
Travelly
Paarai Kurugu
paarah
Vatta, Kuluvel, Oyupara, maduthala Shitap
Bombay
Duck
Vangaravasi vanamattalu, cocomutta Bummuli Bombil,
Bummalo
Butterfish, Murrel Viral Meen Bonke Nachara Konande,
Bonke
Pabda
Jhol
Catfish Kelluthi, Mandai Jelalu, walaga, Tedi Jella, Valia Etta, Kaari,
Thendu
kadu
Thede Teesrya/
shimplya
Catla (Bengal carp) Katla, Kendai, Thoppu meen, kanavi,
Theppu Meen
Botchee, Botcha Karakatla, Katla Katla,
Pla Kra
Ho
Clams Chippi, Kilingal, Vaazhi Kakka, Eninththi
Cod Panna, Kalava Mullan, Chemmun, Sarghan Panni meen
Convict surgeonfish Kozhimeen Mootah Varipara, Kurichil, Paalla Mada
Crab Nandu Peetha, Pitha Nandu,
Njandu

Kekda,
 Kurlya
Cuttle
 fish
Kanawai, Thotti kanavai Tonadi kanava, kalaan
kanava
Dart Kutili Kaduvai Peeyada Kaduvai,
Kokkare
Dolphin Fish Ailai, Koppurai kuzha Abanoos Avnose, Abanoos Abanoos
Eel Vilangu, Seram Paambu Maluguchepa Paambu meen,
malanjil
Kencholi,
Hari
Meenu
Vam,
Bale,
Ahir
Kamila
Emperor (Mula) Vaalai
meen,
Kulli
kozhi
meen,
Vilai
meen,
Valai
Meen
Erimeenu Valiya Vilmeen, Kurali Erimeenu,
Kokkare


Fin bream (Threadfin bream)/
 Pink
perch
Navara,
Rani meenu, Sennagarai, Thullu Kendai, Kandal meen
Chalaneera kanti Kelli meen, Killi meen, Chengavaal, Mudumagalu,
Madmal,
Madumagala
Rani
Finned Bulleye Cheena vaarai, Kakkasi Disco meenu Chenvara, Unnimary Disco
menu
Flying fish Parava, Parava
kola, Kola
Parava meenu Kola
parava, Baravi
Parav
menu
Garfish Kola, Kokki meen, Vellai morel Kokare,
Konti
Kola meen, murrel Kokkare,
Konti
Tokali Kankley
Greas carp
 fish (Carp)
Kendai, aranjan podi, aringal, Poorali Arju, Elamosa,
Chittahri
Reba,
Rogu
Batta
Grouper (Reef cod) Kalavan, Panni meen, Komeri, Kelavan Muri meenu kalava, murumeen Guri,
Gopra,
Muri meenu
Grunter kurumutti, kalianthalai Korakka, Karuppi Kurukuruppan Thondo,
Thondakappe
Karakara
Halibut Potha
Herring Giant Mooran
Kenda,
Manna,
Allathi,
Ulahti
Bhing
Hilsa Fish/Ilish/
Hilsa Herring/
Hilsa Shad/
Palla Fish/
Hilsha/
Ellis
Ullam,
Oolum,
Vengannai,
Seva
Killalu/Pulasa
/Polasa/Ilish
Paluva Mallas Hilsa Pala Ilish
Horse Mackeral Paarai, Puli paarai, thenga paarai paar Chamba,
Kolli paara, Vangada, Kanni Ayila
Bangada,
Kodante,
Goukae
Indian Goat fish Nagarai, navarai Rathi goolivinda manakkam Kurli,
Purli
Indian Shad (Hilsa) Oolum, vengannai Killalu Paluva Mallas
Hilsa
Chaksi
Jewfish Kathalai, Koppayan Pulli panna Palli kora Ghoti Ghol
Katla,
Catla,
Bengal Carp
Kendai,
Katla,
Kanavi,
Karavai,
Yamaneri
Kendai
Botchi,
Botcha,
Botchee,
Krishnabotcha
Karakatla,
Karaka,
Karacatla,
Katla
Tambra,
Katla
King fish/Indo-Pacific king mackerel Vanjiram, Kadal viral, Neimeen Vanjiram, peddah-mottah kadal viral, mottah Anjal,
Surmai
Sakala
Lady Fish Kilangan,
Kilachi
Poozhan,
Noongal,
Poovan,
Nangol,
Cudeerah
Kane, Nogli Kane,
Nogli
Leather skin fish Theera, tholpaarai,
Katta
palai meen koda,
Leather
Paali-meenu
Little tunny Soorai
Lizard fish Thumbili, Thanni Panna Cade mottah Arranna Aranai
Meenu
Lobster Singai raal, kal eral Konju Konjan Konju Shevand
Mackerel Kanangeluthi, kaanakaathai Kannangadatha Aila,
Ayala
Bangude Bangda
Mackerel Horse Labi
Malabar Anchovy Poruva, poorava Manangu Tharave,
Larrae
Manangu
Malabar Trevally Paarai, Thol Paarai Kodavai Paara Kodavai,
Bonke
Mango Fish Dodywa,
Rawas
Mangrove jack(Mangrove red snapper) Seppili, Vekkattai Kalavayan
Marine cat fish Kelluthi
Milk fish (White mullet) Paal meen, paal kendai pala bontha poomeen Hoovu
menu,
Hoomeenu
Moon fish Kannadi karel Ambattan paara Ambattan paara Hakkimeen
Mrigal(White carp) Ven kendai, Mrigal Arju, Yerramosu Venkenda, Mrigal Mrigal,
Dodda-arja
Mrigal
Mullet (Red Mullet) Saala, Madavai Kendai Bontha parigi, Koniga, kathi parigo Thirutta Maalan, Kanambu
Mullet Marine Mangin Boir
Murrel (Snakehead fish) Viral meen, Koravai Erramatta, Mottu, Korava Korava, manathu kannan, vatton Cheng
Mussels Aazhi, matti, Chippi, Kallikai kadukka, kakka, kadal kai
Oyster Chippi, Muthu chippi, kavaddi Kakka, Muni
Parrot fish Pachai elimeen Kili meenu Kizhi meen Gili
meenu
Pearl spot Pattai, Palincha, Setha kendai Cashimera Karimeen, erimeen Karimeen
Perch Kilichan, Panayeri kendai Chamalu, kilipothu, Ganam Keeri, Kallakeedam
Pomfret Vavval Nalla Chanduva, Tella chanduva Aavoli Manji Paplet
Prawn Eraa Jhinga, Chingri, Sungat Chemeen
Red Snapper Sankara Meen, Paruthi vela meen Korameenu, thundava, rangu Pahari, Chemballi murumeen Tambusa
Ribbon fish / Belt fish / hair tail Vaalai Savallu Vaala Bala,
Pitiurkti,
Pitiwagti
Rohu (Carpo fish) Kannadi kendai, rohu Bocha gnadu meen Rohu Tambada Massa
Sailfish Kopparan, mayil meen Olameen
Solmon (Indian solman / Threadfin)/
Salmon
Kaala, Thira vaala Maga, Budatha maga Kaala, kora, bameen Surmai Rawas
Sardines Mathi Meen, Kavalai, Vellai suda, Neethu kavalai Kavalu, Noona Kavallu Mathi, veloori, Chaala Mathi,
Bootayi(Tulu)

Pedvey,
Padwa,
Washi
Saw Fish / Gur Kola Meen, Uluvai, Vela Yella Vakusravu Kandere
Seabass Koduvai Meen Kalanji
Seer fish Vanjaram, Neimeen, Nettaiyan Cheela Vanjaram, konema Neymeen Surmai, Visonu,
Tuvar Anjari
Shark Sura Meen, sorrah Soraputtu, sorrah Sraavu, Choraku Thatte Shivda,
Pari,
Puram
Silver Bar fish Karu vaali, Mullu Vallai Mullu Vaalai, Vaala Karli,
Datali
Silver Belly / Pony fish Kaaral podi, Kara podi Kaara Thaali mullen, Karal, Nalla Mullen Surgutta,
Katali,
Titaka
Silver Biddy uduvan, Oodan, Velludan Kodian Purachi, Pranjin
Silver Moony / Finger fish / Silver bat fish Parrandan moolen, Purranndee Aakoli, vavalmeen
Shrimp/ Prawn Eral, Raatu Boli, Etti Chemmeen Kolbi
Snapper Kondal
Sole Fish / Tongue sole Naaku Meen, Virahi, Nangu Korra meenu Nangu, Manganu Sohr
Spade fish Seepu Thiratai
Squid Oosi Kanawa, Kanavai Kanawa
Tilapia Kari / Neyyi, Jilapi, Jilehi
Tuna Soorai Choora Gedare
Turbot (Indian spiny turbot) Potha, Erumei-nakku Dodda Nangu, Kolli nangu, Noori nalaka Manthal, Aayiram pali Kuppa
 or
 Gedar
Vela Vela meen Velavu, Vella para
Whip-tail sting ray/ Ray fish Thirukkai Teki, Belugiri, Tenku Thirandi, Kottiva
White fish (False Travelly) Neer Suthumbu, Kuthuppu Sadumi Kuthuppu, Parava, Kadu
Whiting / Lady fish Kilanga Meen, Kilachi Poozhan, Noongal, Cudeerah Kane
Yellowfin Tuna Keerai Valliya chura, poovan chura Kedar


Note:

List of fish names in Tamil, Telugu, English, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Marati, Bengali is not a complete one. I will update this list frequently.

Update on 19/07/2016:

I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for taking your time to share your knowledge with us. Today I got the below email from a Prinicpal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). I really feel happy to see such a great person came forward to share his knowledge with us and also mentioned that I can ask him any information related to fisheries. Thank you sir. Hats off to you!! The fish name that is shared by him is updated in this post now.


When I checked the List of Tamil Names of the Fishes in your website I found that it is blank for the fish ​Bhetki​. The Tamil name of the fish is "Koduva".
You may update the list with this information.
Feel free to mail / all me if you need any information related to Fisheries.
Best wishes.
Please let us know if you find any incorrect names. We will update it accordingly. Thanks.

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42 comments:

  1. In Kannada
    Sardines - Bootaayi
    Whiting - Kane
    Yellowfin Tuna - Kedar
    Shark - Thatte
    Mackerel - Bangude
    Pomfret - Manji
    Salmon - Surmai
    Tuna - Gedare
    Kingfish - Anjal
    Catfish - Thede

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    1. Wow.. Thank you so much Santhosh Acharya.. Will update it soon!!!

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    2. @ Santhosh- what is the english name for Mathi meen from kannada

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    3. English - Sardines
      Kannada - Bayge
      Malayalam - Mathi.

      Correct me if I am wrong.

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  2. HINDUSTAN FISH SUPPLIERS
    ALL TYPE FISH SUPPLIERS(Cat Fish ;Rohu, catla and mrigal silver carp, grass carp, common carp magur, ari, singhi.Tilapia.)
    Village - Rajendra Pur ,Post - Mamud Pur , Near
    Beena Pani Primary School Dist -Nort 24 Pargana
    Naihati . (West Bengal) Mobile No :- 09829098599
    Mail id:TAPASDV@GMAIL.COM

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  3. Sardines = Baige (kannada) & Bootaayi (Tulu)

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  4. Sardines = Baige (Kannada) & Bootaayi (Tulu)

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  5. Thank u very much! Much appreciated!

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  6. Sorry @Santhosh Acharya the Surmai fish is called King Mackerell and not Salmon. Salmon is mainly Rawas

    Surmai = King Mackerel
    Rawas = Indian Salmon
    Bangda = Mackerel

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    1. King Fish = surmai = naimeen = spanish mackarel

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  7. what is the tamil name of reef cod fish ?...frends help me

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    1. I think it is called Kalavan/Kelavan/Panni Meen. But I am not very sure. If any of you knows please update in comment section.

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    2. And also called as Panna and Kalava

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    3. Thanks Parthiban for the letting us know :)

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  8. what is the tamil name of PULASA in telugu... please help me.

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    1. I hope it is called Ullam in Tamil.

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    2. What is for salmander and basa fish in tamil

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  9. Which fish has high omega 3. Please give Telugu name

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  10. Hello Raj.. As far as I know these fishes are good in Omega 3.

    Maga, Budatha maga
    Kavalu, Noona Kavallu
    Sadumi
    Nethallu, Pooroava, Kelba, Poravallu
    Kurugu paarah
    Soraputtu, sorrah
    Korra meenu

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  11. Hi Anyone please Kannada Name of below fish
    Trout -Kannada
    Cod - Kannada
    Tilpia=Kari / Neyyi, Jilapi, Jilehi- What is Kannada name ?
    Sadumi
    Kurugu paarah
    Korra meenu

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  12. Would be great if any once can let me know KANNADA name below fishes
    Trout -Kannada
    Cod - Kannada
    Tilpia=Kari / Neyyi, Jilapi, Jilehi- What is Kannada name ?
    Sadumi
    Kurugu paarah
    Korra meenu

    Thanks

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  13. Hi All

    Would be great if you can add KONKANI Language also in the Names Table

    Thanks
    Sudhir

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  14. Would be really great if you can upload photos of Fishes that would help me to find Fishes in Bangalore Fish Market

    Thanks

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  15. I am in UK , want to purchase Vajaram Fish, what to say in English at stores

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  16. what is tamil name for pasta fish

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  17. what is the telugu name of Basa fish?

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  18. i will be greatful if anyone tell Tamil names of fishes having Omega-3

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  19. I vl b vry thankfull if anyone can tell in kannada n telugu names of fishes having omega-3

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  20. May I know which fishes contains low mercury levels in Telugu names please

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    1. Salamon Fish - the one from Ne wZealand, Canada are best ocuntries for salamon breeding

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    2. Big fishes likely contain high levels of Mercury, as they are at the higher end of food chain. Hence the predators like Sharks, Seer fish.. etc likely to contain high levels of mercury, while small fishes like Sardine, Shrimp.. etc contain low levels of Mercury. For Telugu names, you can refer the above list.

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  21. What are Ari and Sole fish called in English? These are Assamese names.Thanks

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  22. What are Ari and Sole called in English? These are Assamese names. Thanks

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  23. Excellent List!

    In Malayalam:

    Seer Fish - Ayakoora/Aikoora (in Malabar Region), Neymeen (in Southern/Central Kerala)

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  24. Anybody put the image of fish then translates in English Tamil Malayalam and so on........

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  25. What are the names of Danio dangila and Oreichthys crenulochoides in Tamil? Please suggest

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  26. What is the English name for those paarai fishes available in south tamilnadu

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