Names of common fruits in English and Hindi languages

A large glossary of names of fruits in English and Hindi.

English Name

Hindi Name

A
Apple

Seb

Apricot

Khoobani

B
Banana

Kela

Blueberry

nlabadar

C
Coconut

Nariyal, Kopra

Custard Apple

Shitaphal, Saripa

D
Dates

khajoor

Durian
F
Fig

Anjeer

G
Gooseberry

Amla

Grapes

Angoor

Guava

Amrud

J
Jackfruit

Katahal

L
Lemon

Galgal, Nimbu

Lime

Bara Nimbu

Longan
Lychee

Lichi

M
Mango

Aam

Mangosteen
Mulberry

Shahtoot

O
Orange

Narangi

P
Papaya

Papita

Pear

napt

Pineapple

Ananas

Pomogranate

Anar

R
Raisins

Kismis

S
Sapota

, , Chikku

Starfruit

Karmal

Sweetlime, Sweet orange

Mosambi

W
Watermelon

Tarbooz, kalingad

Names of common flowers in English and Hindi languages

A large glossary of names of flowers in English and Hindi with their scientific botanical names.
English Name

Botanical Name

Hindi Name

Blue water lily

Nymphaea nouchali

Neelkamal

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea glabra

Booganbel

China Rose, Chinese hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Gurhal

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum indicum

Chandramallika

Cobra saffron, Ceylon ironwood, Indian

Mesua ferrea
rose chestnut

champa,

Celosia
plumosa

Crape jasmine, Carnation of India

Tabernaemontana divaricata Chandni

Crossandra, Firecracker Flower

Crossandra infundibuliformis Aboli , priyadarsha

Star

Glory,

var.

Nag

Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth

Cypress
Vine,
Hummingbird Vine

argentea

Nagkesar

Lalmurga

Ipomoea quamoclit

Kamlata

Damask Rose

Rosa x damascena

gulab, fasti gulab,

Sudburg, Gulabi rang

Datura

Datura innoxia

Safed dhatura

Argyreia nervosa

ghav bel

Four O'clock, Beauty-of-the-night

Mirabilis jalapa

Gul abbas, Gulbakshi

Frangipani

Plumeria rubra

champa, golachin,
golenchi

Nothapodytes nimmoniana

Ghanera

E
Elephant Creeper
F

G
Ghanera

Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena globosa

Gule makhmal

goden champa

Michelia champaca

champa

Green Shrimp Plant

Ecbolium ligustrinum

Udajat

Artabotrys hexapetalus

Hari champa

Indian tulip

Thespesia populnea

Paras pipal

Ixora, Jungle flame

Ixora coccinea

Rugmini

Kewda, Fragrant Screw Pine

Pandanus odorifer

gagan-dhul

Kunda, Star jasmine

Jasminum multiflorum

Kunda

Kurinji

Strobilanthes kunthiana

Kurinji

Law's Persian Violet

Exacum lawii

Lahan chirayat

Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

Kamal

Madan mogra, Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum sambac

Madan mogra

Madhavi
Flower

Hiptage benghalensis

Madhavi lata

Malabar glory lily, Superb lily

Glariosa superba

bachnag

Maloo Creeper

Bauhinia vahlii

Malu, Jallaur

Maulsari, Bullet wood

Mimusops elengi

Maulsari

Midday Flower, Scarlet Mallow

Pentapetes phoenicea

Dupahariya

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Parijat

Kaner

Kaner

H
Hari Chamba
I

M
lata,

Hiptage,

Helicopter

N
Night-flowering Jasmine
O
Oleander
P
Peacock Flower

Caesalpinia
forma flava

pulcherrima

Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

guletura
Sadabahar

Pink jasmine, Winter jasmine, Chinese

Jasminum polyanthum
jasmine

Gulabi chameli

Pride of India, Queen Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Jarul

Galinsoga parviflora

Hameng shampakpi

Rosa

Gulab

Helianthus annuus

Surajmukhi

Q
Quick Weed, gallant soldier
R
Rose
S
Sunflower

T
Tanner's cassia

Cassia auriculata

tarwar

nymphaea lotus

Kumud

W
Water lily

Names of common vegetables in English and Hindi languages

A large glossary of names of vegetables in English and Hindi.
English Name

Hindi Name

A
Amaranth

Chauli, Chavleri Sag

Ash Gourd, winter melon

Petha

B
Beetroot

Chakundar

Bitter Gourd

Karela

Black Lentil

Urad

Black Pepper

Kali mirch

Black-eyed pea, cowpea

Lobia

Bottle Gourd/Calabash

, , Louki, Dudhi, Ghiya

Broad beans

paapidi

C
Cabbage

Patta Gobhi, Band Gobhi

Capsicum / Bell Pepper

Shimla Mirch

Carrot

Gaajar

Cauliflower

Phul Gobhi

celery

ajamoda

Chilli, Green chilli

Hari mirch

Chilli, Red chilli

Lal mirch

Cluster Beans, French Beans

Guar phali

Corn, Indian Corn, Maize

Makka

Cucumber

/ , Kheera, Kakadi

Curry Leaf

Kadipatta

D
Drumstick

Sahjan

E
Eggplant, Aubergine, Brinjal

Baingan

F
French bean

Faras bean

G
Garbanzo Beans, Chickpea, Bengal Gram

Chana

Garlic

Lehsun

Ginger

Adrak

Chickpea flour, Gram flour

Besan

Green Gram

Moong

I
Ivy Gourd, Little Gourd

Tindora, Kunduru

J
Jackfruit

Katahal

K
Kohlrabi Turnip

Gaanth Gobhi

L
Lady's finger

Okra, Bhindi

Lotus stem

Bein

Lotus root

kanwal

M
mushroom

kumbi

mustard greens

Sarasan patta

O
Onion

Pyaaj

P
Peanut, Groundnut

Moong Phali

Peas

Mattar

peppermint leaves

pudina

Plantain

Kela

Potato

Aalu

Pulses

Dal

Pumpkin

Kaddu

R
Radish

Mooli, muli

Ridged gourd

Turai, Tori

S
Snake Gourd, pointed gourd

Padwal, Chichinga

Spinach

Paalak

Spring onion

haraa pyaaza

Sweet Potato

Shakkar Kandi

T
Tamarind

Imli

Tomato

Tamaatar

Tapioca

shimlaa aaloo

Turmeric

Haldi

Y
Yam, Taro

Jimikand

Names of common spices, pulses and grains in English and

Hindi languages
A large glossary of names of spices in English and Hindi with their scientific botanical names.
English Name

Hindi Name

A
Almond

, Badam

Aniseed, Sweet cumin

, , , , Choti saunf, Patli

saunf, Saunf, Saumph, Vilayati saunf

Asafoetida

Hing, Heeng

B
Barley

Jau

Basil

Tulsi

Basmati Rice

Basmati Chaaval

Bay leaf

, , Tej patta, Tejpat

Bengal gram, chickpeas

channa, channa dal, chana

Black Pepper

Kali Mirch

Black Raisins

Kismis

Black gram, Black legume

Urad dal

C
Cumin seeds, fennel seeds

, , Jira, Jeera, Saphed jira

Cardamom

, , , Choti ilaichi, Hari ilaichi, Elaichi,

Ilaichi

Carom seeds, Bishops Weed

, , , Ajvain, Ajvan, Ajvayan

Cashew nuts

Kaju

Celery

, , Ajmoda, Bari ajmud

Chickpeas

channa

Cinnamon

, , Dalchini, Nagkesar

Clove

Laung

Coconut

, , Gari, Nariyal, Narial

Coriander seeds, Chinese parsley, , , , , Dhaniya, Dhaniya patta, Hara

Indian parsley
dhaniya, Kothamir
Coriander leaves

Dhania patta

Curry Leaves

, , , Karipatta, Mitha nim, Mitha neem

patta

D
Dates

Khajur

Dry Fenugreek

Kasoori Methi

Dry Ginger
F
Flour

Maida

G
Garlic

, , Lahsun, Lahsan

Ginger

Adrak

Green Chilli, green pepper, green

Hari Mirch
Chilly
Green gram

Moong dal, mung

Gram flour

Besan

Green Pepper, Capsicum

Shimla Mirch

H
Home made cheese

paneer

J
Jaggery

Gur

L
Lemon

Limu

Lemon grass

sera

Lime

, , Nibu, Nimbu

M
Mint

, , , , Podina, Pudina, Pepermint

Mace

, , Javitri, Jaiphal

Mango

, , Am, Amro

Mango Powder

Amchoor

Mustard seeds

/ Rai, Sarson

N
Nigella

, , Kalaunji, Kalonji

Nutmeg

Jaiphal

O
Onion

, , , Pyaj, Piyaj, Pyaz, Piyaz, Gandha

Orange

, , , Mausambi, Narangi, Santara

P
Paddy

Dhan

Pomegranate seeds

- Anardana

Poppy seeds

, , , Aphim posta, Khaskhas, Posta

R
Rice

Chawal

Red chilli

Lal Mirchi

Roasted gram

Buna Channa

S
Salt

Namak

Saffron

Kesar

Screwpine
leaf,
Umbrella tree

Screw

tree,

Rampe

Semolina

Rawa

Sago

Sabudana

Sesame seeds, Gingelly seeds

, , , , Gingli, Kali til, Saphed til, Til

Spice Mixture

Masala

Spice Blend

Garam Masala

Sugar

Shakkar / Chini

Sugarcane

Ganna

T
Tamarind

Imli, Amli

Thymol seeds, Tymol seeds

Ajwain

Turmeric

, Haldi

V
Vinegar

Sirka

W
Wheat

Gehun

Wheat flour

Ata

White pepper

Saphed mirch

Y
Yellow lentil

/ arahar / tuwar, Tur dal

Names of common herbs and plants in English and Hindi

languages
A large glossary of names of herbs and plants in English and Hindi with their scientific botanical names.
Botanical Name

English Name

Hindi Name

A
Abelmoschus Esculentus

Bhindee / Bhindii

Abelmoschus Moschatus

musk mallow

latakasturi

Abies Webbiana

Indian Silver Fir

Talispatra

Abrus Precatorius

Crab Eyed Creeper

Ratti, Gunchi

Abutilon Indicum

Indian Mallow

Kanghi

Acacia arabica Wild

Gum tree

Babul, Pankikar

Acacia concinna Dc.

soap nut

Kochi, Reetha, Shikakai

Acacia eburnea

Marmat

Acacia farnesiana

Mimosa bush, Needle bush

Guh baboool, Gukikar, Gandh babool

Acacia intsia

ginger

Adrak

Acacia Pennata

Climbing Acacia

Agla bel, Biswal

Acacia Polyacantha Willd

betel-nut palm,
catechu tree

Acalypha fruticosa

Birch-leaved acalypha

Acalypha Indica

Indian
Acalypha,
Copperleaf

Indian

Acalypha Paniculata

Indian
Acalypha,
Copperleaf

Indian

Achyranthes Aspera

Rough cheff

chirchidi

Aconitum ferox Wall.

Indian Aconite

Vachnag

Aconitum heterophyllum

Atis root

atis

Aconitum palmatum

Indian Aconite

atis meetha

Aconitum Spicatum

Indian Aconite

Acorus Calamus

Sweet flag

bach

Aegle marmalos

Beal tree

Bael

Allium cepa

Onion

Pyaaz / Pyaaja

Allium sativum

Garlic

Lahasun

Aloe Barbadensis

cutch,

khair, supari
Cinna
Kuppi, kuppikhokhali
Kuppi

Gawaanr paathaa

Alstonia scholaris brown

Dita-bark

Amaranthus Spinosus

Prickly Amaranth

Amomum subulatum
Anacardium occidentale

black

Kanta chaulai
Badee ilaayachee / Badii ilaayacii

Cashewnut

Kaajuu / Kaajoo

Ananas Ananas comosus (L.)

Merr.

Anaanaas

Anethum Sowa

Apium graveolens L.

Aajamodaa

Arachis hypogea

Ground nut

Muumgaphalii

Areca catechu linn

Areca nut

Supaadii, Supaarii kaa per

Artocarpus integrifolia Linn.

Jack

Katahal

Asparagus Racemosus

Shataavarii

Avena Sativa

Bilaayatee jau

Averrhoea bilimbi Linn.

Bilimbi

Baliospermum montanum

Red Physic Nut, wild castor

danti

Bambusa aurandinacea Retz.

Bamboo

Bans, Baraa bans

Barlenia Priontis

Vajradanti

Brassica juncea

Raaii, , Sarason pattaa

Brassica nigra koch

Black mustard

Kaalii raaii, Kaalii sarason

Brassica oleracea L.

Banda gobhee, Bandagobhee,

gobhee, Phuul gobhii

Cajanus indicus. Spreng

Tuvar, Tuur, Tuvarii

Calophyllum Irophyllum Linn.

Beauty Leaf, Alexandrian Laurel Sultan Champa

Cannabis Sativa

Indian Hemp

Bhaamg, Bhaang, Bhang

Capsicum frutescens Linn.

Chillies

Laal mirch, Mirch

Capsium Annuum

Haraa mirch, Shimla mirch

Carica papaya Linn.

Papaya

Papiitaa / Papeetaa

Carum carvi linn

Careway seed

Kaalaa jiiraa

Cassia auriculata linn

Tanner's cassia

awal, tarwar

Centella asiatica

Indian Pennywort

Brahma manduki

Cicer arentum linn

Chicken pea

Chan, Chanaa

Cinnamomum tamala fr

Cinnamon leaf

Daalacheenee / Daalaciinii, Tejpataa /

Citrus aurantium linn.

Orange fruit(bitter)

Kaghzi nimbuu, Naarangii, Naa

Cocos nucifere Linn

Himalayan cedre

Naariyal kaa per

Coriandrum sativam linn

Coriander seed

Dhaniyaa pattaa

Crocus sativus linn

Saffron

Kesar

Crotalaria verucosa linn

Ghunghunia

Cuminum cyminum L

Jiiraa

Cucumis Melo Utilissimus

Kharaboojaa ke beej

Cucumis sativus Linn.

Fenugreek

Kakadee, Kheeraa

Cucurbita maxima

Red gourd

Kadduu

Curcuma aromatica salisb

Round zeodary

Jangalii haldi

Curcuma longa Linn.

Turmeric

Haldii / Haldee

Cycas circinalis Linn., Cycas

Saaboodaanaa / Sabudana

D
Elletaria cardamomum maton

Cardamom seed

Chotii ilaayacii / Chhotee ilaayachee

Ferula asafoetida Linn.

Asafoetid

Heeng / Hiing

Ficus bengalensis linn

Banyan tree

Bad, Bar, Vata

Ficus carica L
Ficus palmata forsk

Anjeer
fig

Jangalee anjeer

Ficus Racemosa

Ficus religiosa linn

Piipal

Garuga Pinnata
Glariosa superba linn

kharpat
Malabar glory lily, Superb lily

bachnag, Kalihari

Spade
slipper

Ratan purush

H
Hybanthus Enneaspermus

Flower,

Pink

ladies

I
Ipomoea batatas Lam

Sweet potato

Shakar kanda

Loranthes pentandrus Linn.

Indian mistletoe

Banda, Banda Patha

Luffa acutangula Roxb

Ribbed luffa, Ribbed Sponge

Jhimani, Karviturai, Karvitori
Gourd

J
L

M
Madhuca Longifolia
Mangifera indica Linn.

Mahua
Mango

Melia azadirachta Linn.

Aam
Neem

Mentha piperata linn

The Marsh Mint

Gamathi pudinah

Momordica Charantia Linn.

Bitter guard

Karelaa

Murraya koengii spreng

Curry leaf

Kari patta, Meetha neem patta

Musa paradisiaca Linn.

Plantain

Kelaa

Myristica fragrans

Nutmag

Jaayaphal, Javitrii

lotus

Kamal

N
Nelumbo Nucifera
Nigella Sativa

Kalaunjii / Kalonjii

O
Ocimum Basilicum

Sweet basil

Tulasii

Ocimum sanctum

Holy basil

Tulasii

Ocimum Tenuiflorum

Jangalii tulasii

Opuntia Stricta Var. Dillenii

Prickly Pear

chappal-sendh, nag phani,

Oryza sativa Linn.

Paddy

Chaawal, Basmati chaaval, Dhaan

Papaver somniferum linn

Opium, Poppy copium seed

Afim

Phaseolus radiatus linn

Black gram

Uraad

Phylanthus Amarus
Phyllanthus emblica Linn.

Bhumi amlaki
Indian goose berry

Pimpinella anisum L.

Amlaa, Amwalaa / Amvalaa

Chhotii saunf

Piper longum Linn

Long pepper

Pipli

Pithecellobium Dulce

Madras Thorn

jungle jalebi, ganga imli

Prunus amygdalus Bail.

Almond

Baadaam

Prunus amygdalus var. Amara.

Bitter Almond

Prunus domestica L.

Aaloo bukhaaraa

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Aaduu / Aadoo

Pueraria Tuberosa

Bhukushmandi

Punica
granatum
Pomagsanatum

Linn.,

Anaar, Anaardaanaa, Daarim

Q
R
Raphanus sativus Linn.

Raddish

Muulii / Moolee

Saccharum officinarum linn.

Sugar cane

Gannaa, Ihu, Ikshu, Uukh, Iikh

Saccharum spotaneum Linn

Thatch grass

Paraat priya

Santalum album linn

Sandal wood

Chandan, Sandal

Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.

Phaenilum, South India Soapnut phenil, risht, rishtak

Saraca AsokaSita

Ashok, Sorrowless tree

Sita Ashok, Ashok

Sesamum indicum dc

Gingily

Safed til

Shorea robusta gaertn

Saul Tree

Muusal saal, Saal, Tun

Solanum melongena linn

Brinjal

Baigan

Solanum trilobatum Linn

Heliotrope, Purple Fruited Pea

mothiringnee
Eggplant

Solanum tuberosum linn

Potato

Spondias Pinnata
Swerita
Chirayita

Chirata,

Aaluu / Aaloo

Amaraa, Ambaadaa / Ambaaraa,

Swertia

Chirata

Syzegium Cumini

Jaaman, Jaamun, Kaalaa jamu

T
Terminalia alata B.

Aasan

Terminalia Arjuna

Arjun

Trapa bispinosa Roxb.

Trigonella
Linn.

Foenum

greeceum

Water chest nut

Singhaadaa

Fenugreek

Kasoorii methii, Methi, Motee s

Grapes

Anguur, Kisamis

U
V
Vitis vinifera Linn
W
Ziziphus Nummularia
Zizyphus jujuba lamk

Jangalee ber
Jujuba fruit

Ber

Names of common animals in English and Hindi languages

A large glossary of names of animals in English and Hindi.

English Name

Hindi Name

A
Ant

chinti

B
Bear

bhaloo

Buffalo

bhains

Butterfly

titli

C
Camel

unth

Cat

billi

Chameleon

girghit

Chimpanzee

chimpanzee

Cow

gai

Crocodile

magrmach

Crab

keinkda

D
Deer

hiran

E
Dog

kutta

Donkey

gadha

E
Elephant

haathi

F
Fox

lomri

Frog

maindak

G
Goat

bakri

Gorilla

van manush

H
Horse

ghoda

Hippopotamus

dariyaaee ghodaa

J
Jackal

siyaar

L
Lion

sinh

Lizard

chipkali

M
Mongoose

neola

Monkey

Bandar

mosquito

machchhar

Mouse

chuha

O
Ox

bail

R
Pig

suar

Polar Bear

dhruveeya reech

Rabbit

khargosh

Rat

chuha

Rhinoceros

gainda

S
Sheep

bheidd

Snail

ghongha

Snake

, , sarp, saan

Spider

makdi

Squirrel

gilhari

T
Tiger

sher

Turtle

kachua

Names of common birds in English and Hindi languages

A large glossary of names of birds in English and Hindi.
English Name

Hindi Name

C
Cock

Murga

Crane

Saras

Crow

Cuckoo

Koel

D
Dove

Phakta

Duck

Batak

E
Eagle

Garud

H
Hen

Murgi

K
Kingfisher

Ram Chirya

Kite

Garud

Mynah

Maina

O
Ostrich

Shutar Murg

Owl

Ullu

R
Parrot

Tota

Peacock

Mor

Pigeon

Kabootar

S
Skylark

Chakta

Sparrow

Goreya

Swan

Haans

T
Turkey
W
Woodpecker

Katpohdwa

Names of common fishes in Hindi and English languages

A large glossary of names of fishes in English and Hindi with their scientific botanical names.
English Name

Hindi Name

Shark
Sardines

Chareeaddee Machli, Pedvey

Stingray
Seabass
Saw fish
Squid
Shrimp, Prawn

Jhinga

Red Snapper

Rane

Seer fish, King fish

Surmai

Little Tunny
Anchovies
Crab
Cod

Gobro

Cat fish

Sangot

Cuttle
Halibut
Butter fish

Paplet

Barracuda
Pomfret
Mackerel

Tonki

Eel
Ribbon

Bale

Tilapia
Leather skin fish
Malabar Trevally
Yellow Tuna

Name of Fruits

Acai Berry

Fruit

Apple

Fruit

Apricot

Fruit

Avocado, butterfruit

Fruit

Bael

Fruit

Banana

Fruit

Bell Fruit

Fruit

Berry, zizyphus

, ,

Fruit

Bitter Orange

Fruit

Bitter Watermelon

Fruit

Black-berry, Jambul fruit java plum

Fruit

Blackcurrant

Fruit

Blood Orange

Fruit

Blueberry

Fruit

Cantaloupe

Fruit

Cantaloupe Melon

Fruit

Carambola

Fruit

Cherry

Fruit

Chickoo

Fruit

Citron

Fruit

Coconut

Fruit

Crab Apple

Fruit

Cranberry

Fruit

Custard apple

Fruit

Damson

Fruit

Dates

Fruit

Devil Fig

Fruit

Glass meva

Fruit

Gooseberry

()

Fruit

Grapefruit, pomelo, shaddock, citron

Fruit

Grapes

Fruit

Gravia asiatica

Fruit

Graviola fruit

Fruit

Guava

Fruit

Honeydew Melon

Fruit

Jambolan

Fruit

Jamoon, Jamun

Fruit

Java Apple

Fruit

Jujube

Fruit

Key Lime

Fruit

Kiwi

Fruit

Kumquat

Fruit

Longan

Fruit

Loquat

Fruit

Lychee

Fruit

Malay Apple

Fruit

Malta

Fruit

Mandarin Orange

Fruit

Mango

Fruit

Melon

Fruit

Mimusops

Fruit

Mulberry

Fruit

Muskmelon

Fruit

Name of Fruits

Naseberry

Fruit

Natal Pum

Fruit

Nectarine

Fruit

Noni

Fruit

Orange

Fruit

Palm

Fruit

Papaya

Fruit

Passion Fruit

Fruit

Peach

Fruit

Pear

Fruit

Persimmon

Fruit

Pineapple

Fruit

Plantain

Fruit

Plum, Sloe

Fruit

Pomegranate

Fruit

Pomelo

Fruit

Prickly Pear

Fruit

Pyrus communis

Fruit

Quince

Fruit

Raspberry

Fruit

Red Banana

Fruit

Rose Apple

Fruit

Sapodilla

Fruit

Sapota

Fruit

Shaddock

Fruit

Sloe

Fruit

Sour Cherry

Fruit

Sour Lime

Fruit

Soursop

/ -

Fruit

Star Fruit

Fruit

Strawberry

Fruit

Sugar Cane

Fruit

Sweet Lime

Fruit

Sweet Potato

Fruit

Tangerine

Fruit

Water chestnut

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Watermelon

Fruit

Waternut

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Zizyphus, Green berry

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