“Apple” or “Safarchand,” no matter what you call it, the taste of an apple remains the same! Just like fruits come in many varieties, their names also change across languages. For example, the humble Banana is called Kela in Hindi and Vazhaipazham in Tamil.
Most of us know different fruit names in English and maybe Hindi, but have you stopped to think what a pineapple or a pear is called in Tamil or Marathi? In this article, we have compiled a list of fruit names and what they are called in different languages, helping you and your little one explore the world of fruits beyond just their taste!
List of Fruit Names in Different Languages
Fruits can be ‘exotic’, and so can their names! Presenting the list of fruit names in English, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil.
Sr. No | English | Hindi | Tamil | Marathi |
1 | Apple | Seb | Applepazham | Safarchand |
2 | Apricot | Khubani | Sarkkarai Badami | Jardalu |
3 | Avocado | Makhanphal | Vennai Pazham | Avocado |
4 | Banana | Kela | Vazhaipazham | Kela |
5 | Black Plum (Java Plum) | Jamun | Naval Pazham | Jambhul |
6 | Blueberry | Neelbadri | Neelam Pazham | Blueberry |
7 | Cantaloupe | Kharbooja | Mushmelon | Kharbuj |
8 | Cherry | Cherry | Cherry | Cherry |
9 | Coconut | Nariyal | Thengai | Naral |
10 | Cranberry | Karaunda | Kurunji Pazham | Karvand |
11 | Custard Apple | Sitaphal | Seetha Pazham | Sitaphal |
12 | Dates | Khajoor | Pericham Pazham | Kharik |
13 | Dragon Fruit | Pitaya | Pithaya Pazham | Dragon Phal |
14 | Fig | Anjeer | Athipazham | Anjir |
15 | Gooseberry (Indian) | Amla | Nellikai | Awla |
16 | Grapefruit | Chakotara | Tiratchai Pazham | Drakshaphal |
17 | Grapes | Angoor | Draksha | Draksha |
18 | Guava | Amrud | Koyyapazham | Peru |
19 | Jackfruit | Kathal | Palapazham | Phanas |
20 | Jujube (Indian Plum) | Ber | Elantha Pazham | Bor |
21 | Kiwi | Kiwi Phal | Kiwi Pazham | Kiwi Phal |
22 | Lemon | Nimbu | Elumichai | Limbu |
23 | Lychee | Litchi | Litchi Pazham | Lichi |
24 | Mango | Aam | Mambazham | Amba |
25 | Mulberry | Shehtoot | Muththandipazham | Tuti |
26 | Musk Melon | Kharbooja | Kirnipazham | Kharbuj |
27 | Olive | Jaitun | Kath Olai | Jaitun |
28 | Orange | Santra | Kichilipazham | Santra |
29 | Papaya | Papita | Pappali | Papai |
30 | Passion Fruit | Krishna Phal | Passi Pazham | Passion Phal |
31 | Peach | Aadoo | Peetch Pazham | Peach |
32 | Pear | Nashpati | Berikkai | Nashpati |
33 | Pineapple | Ananas | Annachi Pazham | Ananas |
34 | Plum | Alu Bukhara | Alpakoda Pazham | Alpakoda |
35 | Pomegranate | Anar | Madhulai | Dalimb |
36 | Raspberry | Rasbhari | Iruppacch Pazham | Raspberry |
37 | Rose Apple | Gulab Jamun | Paneer Pazham | Jambhul |
38 | Sapota | Chikoo | Sapota | Chiku |
39 | Starfruit (Carambola) | Kamrakh | Thambaratham | Karambola |
40 | Strawberry | Strawberry | Strawberry | Strawberry |
41 | Sugar Apple | Sharifa | Sitapazham | Sitaphal |
42 | Sweet Lime | Mosambi | Sathukudi | Mosambi |
43 | Tamarind | Imli | Puli | Chinch |
44 | Water Chestnut | Singhada | Nirppuli | Shingada |
45 | Watermelon | Tarbooj | Tharpoosani | Kalingad |
46 | White Sapote | Vilayati Chikoo | Vellai Sapota | Safed Chikoo |
47 | Wood Apple | Bael | Vilam Pazham | Kavath |
48 | Ziziphus (Jujube) | Ber | Elantha Pazham | Bor |
49 | Blackberry | Jamun | Karuppu Naval | Jambhul |
50 | Custard Apple (Wild) | Jungle Sitaphal | Mullu Sitapazham | Jungli Sitaphal |
How to Eat Fruits? Fun Facts and Tips
Fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre, making them essential for a healthy body and glowing skin. To get the most nutrients from them, follow these simple tips on choosing, storing, and eating fruits wisely.
- How to Choose and Store Fruits
- Pick fruits that have bright colours and a fresh, pleasant smell. For soft fruits like mangoes, avocados, and sapota, gently press the skin—it should give slightly if the fruit is ripe.
- Always rinse fruits well before eating. To remove pesticides, soak them in water with a little vinegar, baking soda, or salt for about 5 minutes.
- When storing fruits, avoid cutting them too soon. Once chopped, they start losing nutrients, so eat them right away. Keeping cut fruits in the fridge for too long can also reduce their benefits.
- Best Way to Eat Fruits
- The healthiest way to eat fruits is in their natural form—whole and fresh. Peeling is only needed if the skin is tough or inedible. Remove any hard seeds or stones before eating.
- Try not to drink water immediately after eating fruits. It can dilute their nutrients, so wait at least 30 minutes before drinking.
- Avoid consuming fruits right after meals. Instead, eat them at least 2 hours before or 2-3 hours after a meal for better digestion.
- Pairing Fruits the Right Way
- Be mindful when mixing fruits. Avoid combining acidic fruits like oranges and lemons with sweet fruits in smoothies, juices, or desserts.
- Never mix melons with other fruits, as they digest differently and may cause bloating or discomfort.
- Why Eating Whole Fruits is Better
- Whole fruits contain fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help the body stay strong and fight diseases.
- Processing fruits—like juicing, pureeing, or dehydrating—remove fibre and reduces their natural benefits. Juices lose fibre, purees lose water content, and dried fruits become high in sugar, harming teeth.
By following these simple tips, parents can ensure their children eat fruits the right way, getting all the essential nutrients for growth and good health.
Summing Up
In this article, we have listed different fruits’ names and what they are called in Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil. We at EuroKids strongly encourage parents to inculcate healthy eating habits by including more fruits and vegetables in their diet. Check out our blog, Healthy Habits For Little Ones: Celebrating World Health Day In Preschool, for tips. You can also visit EuroKids Blogs for more insights on your little one’s development, health, and learning. Don’t forget to visit EuroKids Preschools for the perfect first step in your child’s learning journey.