Coconut, in India, is simply called "Nariyal" (pronounced "na-ree-yal"). This is the most common and widely understood name for coconut across the country, regardless of the language spoken.
However, depending on the region and language, you might find other names for coconut:
- Tamil: Thengai
- Telugu: Tenga
- Malayalam: Thenga
- Kannada: Thengina
- Hindi: Nariyal
- Marathi: Naral
- Gujarati: Nariyal
- Bengali: Narikel
These regional variations are primarily used in local conversations and may not be as widely understood as "Nariyal."
In addition to these names, various terms are used to refer to specific parts of the coconut:
- Coconut Water: "Nariyal Pani" (Hindi)
- Coconut Milk: "Nariyal Doodh" (Hindi)
- Coconut Shell: "Nariyal Ka Khol" (Hindi)
- Coconut Meat: "Nariyal Ka Maaza" (Hindi)
These terms are commonly used in recipes, grocery stores, and everyday conversations.
