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Fish Names in Tamil, English, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Konkani, Gujarathi, Marathi, Oriya, Bengali, Assamese, Rajasthani


Getting Fish Names is really difficult as all fishes look similar. Local shops also confuse us a lot with the type of fish. For example in Tamilnadu fish shops, the seller used to say all fishes as Paara(Trevally fish), but actually, it is not the same fish. Also, if we don't know fish names exactly then buying is difficult. I traveled to the USA for a few years, I know the fish names in Tamil, but I don't know them in English, so I faced difficulty in buying fish. Then I started listing and updating the below for my reference. It would useful for you folks also.

Let me know if I need to update the fish names in your language in the comment section, so I can try to update them. It will be useful for others.

1. Anchovy


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNethili, Nethali, Nethail, Thogai Meen
EnglishAnchovies, Anchovy
MalayalamNethili, Kozhuva, Natholi, Netha, Nathal
KannadaBolingei, Kollathuru, Manangu
TeluguNethallu, Pooroava, Kelba, Poravallu
BengaliRuli Purusa
HindiKati
Konkani
GujarathiPelli
OriyaChauli
MalaysiaBak kang, Bilis Bunga air, Pusu, Teri
ArabicBarriya, Zaam
PakistanPhyasa, Padni
PhilippinesDilis, silag, Alipatang, Bolinao, Munamom
SrilankaHalmassa, Handalla
Tagalog

2. Barramundi

Barramundi/ Bekti are known as Asian seabass, one of the most popular fish in Australia.


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPainee meen, koduvai, padukoppa, Dadhara, Kodusakeduwa, koduwa, koduva,
EnglishBarramundi, Bekti, Asian seabass
MalayalamChemali narimeen, kaalanji – narimeen, Nari meen,nuddee meen, tanad, koduva, kolen
KannadaKoliji, mudar meenu, koleji, kemberi, keliji
TeluguPanda chepa, Pandu meenu, pandu kopa, pandu koppa,pandugappa
BengaliBekti, Todah, Gural
Hindi
Konkaniconak
GujarathiGariyu
OriyaBhekti, Dadara, Bekkut, Durruah
Malaysia
ArabicArosah, Nai sarah, sea bass (european)
PakistanDangri
Philippines
SrilankaHalmassa, Handalla
TagalogApahap, Bulgan, Matang-Pusa, Katuyot

3. Barracuda


LanguagesFish Names
TamilOoli, Pilinjan, Sheela, Cheela, Goli, Gola, Oozha,Sheela
EnglishBarracuda
MalayalamNeduva, Chilavu, thinda, koduva, cheela,Thiruthakkadian, Sheelavu, Cheelahoo
KannadaObantol, Kanaki, suruli kandai,
TeluguJellow
BengaliSurnagi nimcha
Hindi
KonkaniTonki
Gujarathi
MarathiGhalsi, Badvi, Badri, Jaban Tal
OriyaGayala, seelu betu
Malaysia
ArabicAl gidd, Agam, al kebeer, sabaat
PakistanKund
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog

4. Basa / Pangas / Vietnamese Catfish / Cream Dory

Basa (Pangasius bocourti) belongs to the catfish family. In the UK it's known as Vietnamese river cobbler, basa, pangasius, panga. In North America and Australia, it's known as basa fish, swai, bocourti. Other names are Yellowtail catfish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKeluthi meen, Aie, Coola kelettee, broiler meen
EnglishVietnamese Catfish
MalayalamKoori vaala, Indian Valah, Pangusis, Assam vala, Muzhu meen,Malaysian Vaala
Kannada
Telugupungus, Choluvajella, Pangas, Banka jella
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiSheelan
Oriya
Malaysia
ArabicCream Dory, Sweet Doris, Shark catfish
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog

5. Bluefin Trevally


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPaarai
EnglishBluefin Travelly
MalayalamVatta Kaluvel, Oyupara Maduthala
Kannada
TeluguKuroogoo - Parah
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiShitap
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog


6. Bombay Duck

This is also referred as Lizard fish.

LanguagesFish Names
TamilVangaravasi
EnglishBombay Duck
MalayalamBummuli, Bomblaya
KannadaBanguli
TeluguVanamattalu, Coco muttah, Cucah Sawahri
BengaliLoitta, Lutia, Bumaloh
Hindi
Konkani
GujarathiBumla, Gulchi
MarathiBombil, Nehare, Bunmalo
OriyaBombalo, Naluna, Banamotta, Bombil
Malaysia
Arabic
PakistanBombil, Bombala
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog

7. Butter Fish

Butterfish is a market name for several different types of fish. It is due to the oily or butter content in these fishes. Many fishes are referred to as butterfish like Cobia, Trevally, Scat, Pompano, Dart, Amberjacks, and Seer fish.

In Kerala Seerfish, Cobia, and Punnarameen / Poonara meen(Greater amberjack) are confused as butterfish. In Tamilnadu, the Snakeheads are sometimes referred to as butterfish

Spotted Scat is also called Butterfish

Escolar is often sold under various names like "butterfish", "Hawaiian walu", "Snale Mackerel" or "super white tuna".
Butterfish is also known as Chinese pomfret or white pomfret fish or pompano
American butterfish is also known as dollarfish, shiner, skipjack, sheepshead, or harvestfish.
Black cod or sablefish is also sometimes confused as butterfish in some places

Japanese Butter Fish


Butter Fish
Silver Butter Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNei meen, Viral meen
EnglishButter Fish, Murrel
MalayalamNachara
KannadaKonande, Bonke
TeluguBonke
BengaliPaira Chanda, Bheja touri, Pabda, Jhol
HindiSaundale
KonkaniSaudalo, karchani
Gujarathi
Marathi
OriyaChitra Chandi
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog


8. Cat Fish

LanguagesFish Names
TamilKeluthi, Kezhuthi, Mandai, Kaleru, Irung keletee, Kelletee, keliru
EnglishCat Fish
MalayalamEtta, Valia Etta, Kaari, Etta koori(Marine), Thendu kadu(Fresh water stinging catfish)
KannadaThede, Shede, Shede Galiya, Walshingala, Walshingti
TeluguPungas(Fresh water), Tedi jella, Jellalu, Ungilayi, Jella, walaga
BengaliMuchal kanta(marine), Kan Magur
Hindi
KonkaniMogamshede, Pangusg, Shingala, Sangot, Sangtam, Shyade, Sangat, vari choongum, Varichundan mushi
GujarathiKhago
MarathiNal Shinagala
OriyaKantia (white), Magura(black), Jalanga(River), Thella jella, Nellajella
Malaysia
ArabicChim Khen, kumal
PakistanKhagga, Singhara, Kun
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogHito, Pantat, Ito


9. Catla (Bengal carp)


LanguagesFish Names
TamilCatla, Katla, Kendai, Thepppu Meen, Kanavi, Koora-Kendai, Thopaameenu, Japan Kendai, Yamaneri Kendai, Karavai
EnglishCatla (Bengal carp)
MalayalamKarakatla, Karaka, Karacatla, Katla
Kannada
TeluguBotchee, Botchi, Botcha, Bochu, Bacha, Krishnabotcha
BengaliKatla, Pla kra ho
HindiBoassa, Chepti, Bhakur, Katla
Konkani
GujarathiBawas, Tambra, Thambra
MarathiTambra, Katala, Pla kra Ho
OriyaBahkur, Barkur, Bhakur
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
AssameseBhakua, Baudhekera, Baudhekra
PanjabiTheil, Theila, Thaila
RajasthaniBoassa

10. Clam




LanguagesFish Names
TamilKilinjal, Matti, inatti, Vari matti, Panja matti, Vazhi, Vazhukkumatti, Chippi
EnglishClam
MalayalamKakka, Eninthti, Kakka matti
Kannada
TeluguBoodidhi gulla, Gangalicheppa gulla 
Bengali
HindiKhubbo
KonkaniKuleye, Tisre, khubbe, Tisrio, Teesrya
GujarathiChhipia
MarathiShivale, Tigari, Shimpale, Tisare
Oriya
Malaysia
ArabicSughoa
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

11. Cod


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPanna, Kalava
EnglishCod
MalayalamMullan, Sarghan, Chemmun, Panna Mahi Mahi
KannadaGuri, Gopra, Muri Meenu, Kalmuri
Telugu Kalmurya
BengaliPanni Meen
Hindi
KonkaniGobro
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

12. Convict Surgeonfish 


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKozhimeen
EnglishConvict Surgeon
MalayalamKurichil, Nelalan, Varipara, Paalla
KannadaMada
Telugu Mootah
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
ArabicSohal
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogLabahita, Yapot
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

13. Crab


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNandu
EnglishCrab
MalayalamNjandu, Nandu
KannadaKallu Denji
TeluguPitha, Peetha
BengaliKankara
HindiKekada
KonkaniKurilo, Nona
GujarathiKarachala
MarathiKhadapichimbori
OriyaKanakda, Manda peta
Malaysia
ArabicGabgoob, Qubqub, Saratan sabih
PakistanKekra, googoo tanga
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

14. Cuttle Fish



LanguagesFish Names
TamilKanavai, Totti Kanava, Ottu Kanava, Muttai, Kadamba
EnglishCuttle Fish
MalayalamTonadi Kanava, Kalaan Kanava
KannadaKappe Dondas
TeluguCharala Kalivinda, Kandavai
Bengali
Hindi
KonkaniBebo
GujarathiDodka
MarathiMakul
OriyaKumuti muna, Kalirinda, Batua macha
Malaysia
ArabicHabbar, Subaidaj
PakistanMayya, Mus
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

15. Dart Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKootili, kutili
EnglishDart Fish, Snubmose Dart, Silver Pompano
MalayalamPeeyada
KannadaKaduvai, Kokkare
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
ArabicTallaha, Al sibin, Seben
PakistanOnaf, Sonam, sonab, Sindhi
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani

16. Dolphin Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilAvlis, Kal vanna, Badahlen, Koppurai Kula, Ayilis, Ailai, Onkil
EnglishDolphin Fish, Mahi Mahi, Dorado, Parla Fish
MalayalamAvvnose, Abanoos, Chain cover fish
KannadaAbanoos
TeluguPeda Tura
BengaliPutul
HindiMahi mahi, Affanood, Halwa
Konkani
GujarathiApnus, Himra machi
MarathiApnus, Abanoos, Himra Massa
OriyaBaal, Sisun magar
Malaysia
ArabicAnafalous, bakti
PakistanMahlar, Amlooshk, Amrusk
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogDorado, Dularo, Talang-talang, lapis
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
AndamanRui
Lakshadweep Fiyala, Affunose

17. Eel
Even though the eel looks like a snake it is really a fish

LanguagesFish Names
TamilVelangu meen, Vilangu, Seram Pambu, Velangoo, Vlangu, Porivelangu, Kotah, Kulivi pamboo
EnglishEel, Yellow Pike, Conger eel, Indian mottled eel
MalayalamPambu meen, Malanjil , Manangil, Malungulu, Maniangal,malanjal, Aarel (yellow pike)
KannadaKencholi, Hari meenu, Hanchu meenu,
TeluguMalamgulu,Malugu, Bommidayalu, Bommidailu, Tala bon, Culim-poun(yellow pike)
BengaliVaam, Bam, Kamila, Banehara
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiSuteri, Kolaav,Bale, Vaamb, Vaam, Ahir, Kilis
OriyaThumbi
Malaysia
Arabic
PakistanBarn, Sankh, Saang
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogIgat, Palos, Pindanga
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
NepaliRaj Baam

18. Emperor (Mula)

LanguagesFish Names
TamilValai meen, Kulli kozhi meen, Vannatthi, Vilai meen
EnglishEmperor (Mula), Pigface bream
MalayalamValiya vilmeen, Kurali, Pulli vela meen
KannadaErimeenu, Kokkare, Eri meen, Kokkaru
TeluguKarwa
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
GujarathiChuncha, Dhamil
MarathiDhamil
OriyaKokoroba, Karwa
Malaysia
ArabicShaour, Sheiri Arabi, Gahash
PakistanMulla, Gadeer
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogBitilya, Bukawin
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
LakshadweepKurulimas, Punji
Nepali

19. Fin bream

There are many Fin breams like Pigface bream, Long spine bream, Butterfly bream, bony bream, Goldband, (Pink perch - Rani fish -freshwater game fish)


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNavara, Sennagarai, Navarei, karuppu Mattavan, Changarah, Sangara, Kandal meen, Thullu kendai, Lomia
EnglishFin bream, Japanese threadfin bream
MalayalamNavara, Kellimeen, Killimeen, Chengavaal, Chennavira, Henvaara, Pudhiyapalla kora 
KannadaMudumagalu, Madmal, Madumagala
TeluguChalaneera Kanti, Sellenganti
BengaliRani mach, Ruppan
Hindi
KonkaniRano, Rane
GujarathiRata, Lalmachala, Rain
MarathiRani
OriyaNalliborai, Nallisankara
Malaysia
ArabicHemamah, Hamarah, Bassi, Abu sena
PakistanKatti, Kolonto
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogBisugo
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

20. Finletted Mackeral

This is a species of moderately large marine fish classified in the jack and horse mackerel family.

LanguagesFish Names
Tamil
EnglishHorse Mackerel, Torpedo scad,  Megalaspis cordylo, hardtail scad, finny scad, finletted mackerel scad, cordylo scad
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

21. Finned bulleye

LanguagesFish Names
TamilCheena varai, Kakkasi
EnglishFinned bulleye
MalayalamUnnimary, chuvana, Chenvara, Bullsai
KannadaDisco meenu
TeluguBochelu, Yera - Chepalu
BengaliAlta-punti
Hindi
Konkani
GujarathiRatado, Dorali
MarathiTambi
OriyaAlta-punti
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

22. Flying Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilParava, Para kola, Kola, Paravai Kola
EnglishFlying Fish
MalayalamKolal Paravai, kola, baravi, Khola
KannadaParava menu
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
PakistanThuri, Jirri
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogIsdang Iawin
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

23. GarFish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKola, Oosi kola, Nedu mural, Mural, Kokkimeen, Vellai murrel, moorel
EnglishGarfish, Belone belona, Needle Fish
MalayalamKola meen, Kolaan, Karu thonamkunhi, Mural, kolan, Kokki
KannadaKokkare, konti, Kandai, Toli
TeluguChinna pichika, Muddera
BengaliKaikka, Kankely
Hindi
KonkaniTokki
GujarathiKunga, Toli, Tiri
MarathiTol, tokali
OriyaGangtudi, Kankhey, Kodivi
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
LakshadweepOola, Keran, Dethumtholi
Nepali

24. Goat Fish

LanguagesFish Names
TamilNagarai, Navarai, Kal Nakharai, Kulnaven
EnglishGoat Fish, Indian Goat Fish
MalayalamManakkam
KannadaKurli, Purli
TeluguRahtee goolivinda
BengaliBoral
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabichedie hammer, alu tamrah, hidi, Sultan ibrahim, kasarmala
Pakistankolonto, Manori
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

25. Greas carp Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPoorali, Coala Kendai, Aranjan Podi, Aringal
EnglishGreas carp fish, Reba Carp
MalayalamReba, rogu
Kannada
TeluguArju, Chittahri, Elamosa
BengaliRaig, Batta
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
OriyaPohala, Podha, Purha
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

26. Grouper (Reef Cod)

Hamour is the UAE's favorite fish. Hamour is the brown spotted reef cod, also known as Suman or Hamour-e Khaldar-e Qahvei in Persian. With a choice in colors, sizes, and varieties, Hamour is rich in protein and Omega – 3. White Hamour or Hamour Royal is a favorite among seafood lovers across the UAE.



LanguagesFish Names
TamilKalavan, panni meen, komeri, kelavan, kalavai
EnglishGrouper fish, Reef Cod
MalayalamKalava, Murumeen
KannadaGuri, Gopra, Muri Meenu
TeluguBontha, Bontoo
BengaliKun kuni, Katkoi
Hindi
KonkaniBile koral, gobro
Gujarathi
MarathiHekavu, Gobra
OriyaKai Balay
Malaysia
ArabicHammour, Hamour, Semana, Hader, Kosher, Khulkhull
PakistanDhambo, Gisser, Klanch, Golori
Philippines
Srilanka
TagalogLapu Lapu, Garopa, Kaltang, Kulapo, Lubo, Sigapo
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
LakshadweepChencheera Chammam
Nepali

27. Grunter



LanguagesFish Names
TamilKurumutti, Kalianthalai
EnglishGrunter
MalayalamKurukuruppan
KannadaThondu, Thondakappe
TeluguKorakka, Karuppi
Bengali
HindiKarakara
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiKarakara
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

28. Halibut



LanguagesFish Names
TamilPotha
EnglishHalibut
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

29. Herring Giant



LanguagesFish Names
TamilMooran,Kenda,Manna,Allathi, Ulahti
English
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
HindiBhing
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiBhing
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

30. Hilsa Fish



LanguagesFish Names
TamilUllam, Oolum, Vengannai, Seva
EnglishHilsa Fish, Ilish, Hilsa herring, Hilsa Shad, Palla Fish, Hilsha / Ellis
MalayalamPaluva
KannadaMallas Hilsa
TeluguKillalu, Pulasa, Polasa, Illish
BengaliIllish
HindiPala
Konkani
Gujarathi
MarathiPala
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

31. Horse Mackeral



LanguagesFish Names
TamilPaarai, Puli Paarai, Thenga paarai
EnglishHorse Mackeral
MalayalamChamba, Kolii paara, Vangada, Kanni Ayila
KannadaBangada, Kodante, Goukae
TeluguPaar
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

32. Indian Goat Fish



LanguagesFish Names
TamilNagarai, Navarai
EnglishIndian Goat Fish
MalayalamManakkam
KannadaKurli, Purli
TeluguRathi goolivinda
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

33. Indian Shad (Hilsa)



LanguagesFish Names
TamilOolum, Vengannai
EnglishIndian Shad (Hilsa)
MalayalamPaluva
KannadaMallas Hilsa
TeluguKillalu
Bengali
HindiChaksi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

34. JewFish



LanguagesFish Names
TamilKathalai, Koppayan
EnglishJewfish
MalayalamPalli kora
KannadaGhoti
TeluguPulli Panna
Bengali
HindiGhol
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

35. Katla, Catla, Bengal Carp



LanguagesFish Names
TamilKendai, Katla,  Kanava, Karavai, Yamaneri Kendai
EnglishKatla, Catla, Bengal Carp
MalayalamKarakatla, Karaka, Karacatla, Katla
Kannada
TeluguBotchi, Botcha, Botchee, Krishnabotcha
Bengali
HindiTambra, Katla
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

36. King Fish, Indo Pacific King Mackerel



LanguagesFish Names
TamilVanjiram, Kadal Viral, Neimeen
EnglishKing Fish, Indo Pacific King Mackerel
MalayalamKadal viral, Mottah
KannadaAnjal, Surmai
TeluguVanjiram, Peddah-mottah
Bengali
HindiSakala
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

37. Lady Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKilangan, Kilachi
EnglishLady Fish
MalayalamPoozhan, Noongal, Poovan, Nangol, Cudeerah
KannadaKane, Nogli
Telugu
Bengali
HindiKane, Nogli
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

38. Leather Skin Fish



LanguagesFish Names
TamilTheera, Tholpaarai, Katta
EnglishLeather Skin Fish
MalayalamKoda, Leather
KannadaPaali meenu
TeluguPalai meen
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

39. Little Tunny Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSoorai
EnglishLittle Tunny Fish
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

40. Lizard Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilThumbili, Thanni Panna
EnglishLizard Fish
MalayalamArranna
KannadaAranai meenu
TeluguCade Mottah
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

41. Lobster


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSingai raal, kal eral
EnglishLobster
MalayalamKonjan
KannadaKonju
TeluguKonju
Bengali
HindiShevand
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

42. Mackerel


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKanangeluthi, Kaanakaathai
EnglishMackerel
MalayalamAila, Ayala
KannadaBangude
TeluguKannangadatha
Bengali
HindiBangda
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

43. Mackerel Horse


LanguagesFish Names
Tamil
EnglishMackerel Horse
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
HindiLabi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

44. Malabar Anchovy


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPoruva, Poorava
EnglishMalabar Anchovy
MalayalamManangu
KannadaTharave, Larrae, Manangu
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

45. Malabar Trevally


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPaarai, Thol Paarai
EnglishMalabar Trevally
MalayalamPaara
KannadaKodavai, Bonke
TeluguKodavai
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

46. Mango Fish


LanguagesFish Names
Tamil
EnglishMango Fish
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
HindiDodywa, Rawas
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

47. Mangrove Jack (Mangrove Red Snapper)


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSeppili, Vekkattai
EnglishMangrove jack, Mangrove Red Snapper
MalayalamKalavayan
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

48. Marine Cat Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKelluthi
EnglishMarine Cat Fish
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

49. Milk Fish, White Mullet


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPaal meen, Paal Kendai
EnglishMilk Fish, White Mullet
MalayalamPoomeen
KannadaHoovu menu, Hoomeenu
TeluguPala bontha
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali


50. Moon Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKannadi Karel
EnglishMoon Fish
MalayalamAmbattan Paara
KannadaHakkimeen
TeluguAmbattan Paara
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

51. Mrigal, White carp


LanguagesFish Names
TamilVen Kendai, Mrigal
EnglishMrigal, White carp
MalayalamVenkenda, Mrigal
KannadaMrigal, Dodda-arja
TeluguArju, Yerramosu
Bengali
HindiMrigal
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

52. Mullet, Red Mullet


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSaala, Madavai Kenai
EnglishMullet, Red Mullet
MalayalamThirutta Maalan, Kanambu
Kannada
TeluguBontha Parigi, Koniga, Kathi Parigo
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

53. Mullet Marine


LanguagesFish Names
Tamil
EnglishMullet Marine
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
HindiMangin Boir
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

54. Murrel, Snakehead Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilViral meen, Koravai
EnglishMurrel, Snakehead Fish
MalayalamKorava, Manathu kannan, Vatton
Kannada
TeluguErramatta, Mottu, Korava
BengaliCheng
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

55. Mussels


LanguagesFish Names
TamilAazhi, Matti, Chippi, Kallikai
EnglishMussels
MalayalamKadukka, kakka, kadal kai
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

56. Oyster


LanguagesFish Names
TamilChippi, Muthu Chippi, Kavaddi
EnglishOyster
MalayalamKakka, Muni
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

57. Pearl Spot


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPattai, Palicha, Setha Kendai
EnglishPearl Spot
MalayalamKarimeen, erimeen
Kannada
TeluguCashimera
BengaliKarimeen
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

58. Perch

LanguagesFish Names
TamilKilichan, Panayeri, Kendai
EnglishPerch
MalayalamKeeri, Kallakeedam
Kannada
TeluguChamalu, Kilipothu, Ganam
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

59. Pomfret


LanguagesFish Names
TamilVavval
EnglishPomfret
MalayalamAavoli
KannadaManji
TeluguNalla Chanduva, Tella Chanduva
Bengali
HindiPaplet
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

60. Prawn


LanguagesFish Names
TamilEraa
EnglishPrawn
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
BengaliChemeen
HindiJhinga, Chingri,Sungat
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

61. Red Snapper


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSankara Meen, Paruthi Vela meen
EnglishRed Snapper
MalayalamPahari, Chemballi, Murumeen
Kannada
TeluguKorameenu, Thundava,Rangu
Bengali
HindiTambusa
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

62. Ribbon Fish, Belt Fish, Hair tail


LanguagesFish Names
TamilVaalai
EnglishRibbon Fish, Belt Fish, Hair tail
MalayalamVaala
Kannada
TeluguSavallu
Bengali
HindiBala, Pitiurkti,Pitiwagti
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

63. Rohu, Carpo Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKannadi Kendai, Rohu
EnglishRohu, Carpo Fish
MalayalamRohu
Kannada
TeluguBocha gnadu meen
Bengali
HindiTambada Massa
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

64. Sail Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKopparan, Mayil meen
EnglishSailfish
MalayalamOola meen
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

65. Solmon, Indian Solman, Threadfin


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKaala, Thira Vaala
EnglishSolmon, Indian Solman, Threadfin
MalayalamKaala, Kora, Bameen
KannadaSurmai
TeluguMaga, Budatha Maga
Bengali
HindiRawas
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

66. Sardiness


LanguagesFish Names
TamilMathi meeen, Kavalai, Vellai Suda, Neethu kavalai
EnglishSardiness
MalayalamMathi, Veloori, Chaala
KannadaMathi, Bootayi(Tulu)
TeluguKavalu, Noon Kavallu
Bengali
HindiPedvey, Padwa,Washi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

67. Saw Fish, Gur


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKola meen, Uluvai, Vela
EnglishSaw Fish, Gur
MalayalamVakusravu
Kannada
TeluguYella
Bengali
HindiKandere
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

68. Seabass


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKoduvai meen
EnglishSeabass
MalayalamKalanji
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

69. Seer Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilVanjaram, Neimeen, Nettaiyan, Cheela
EnglishSeer Fish
MalayalamNeymeen
Kannada
TeluguVanjaram, Konema
Bengali
HindiSurmai, Visonu, Tuvar Anjari
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

70. Shark


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSura meen, Sorrah
EnglishShark
MalayalamSraavu, Choraku
KannadaThatte
TeluguSoraputtu, Sorrah
Bengali
HindiShivda, Pari, Puram
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

71. Silver Bar Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKaru Vaali, Mullu Vallai
EnglishSilver Bar Fish
MalayalamMullu Vaalai, Vaala
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
HindiKarli, Datali
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

72. Silver Belly, Pony Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKaaral podi, Kara podi
EnglishSilver Belly, Pony Fish
MalayalamThaali mullen, Karel, Nalla mullen
Kannada
TeluguKaara
Bengali
HindiSurgutta, Katali, Titaka
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

73. Silver Biddy


LanguagesFish Names
TamilUduvan, Oodan, Velludan
EnglishSilver Biddy
MalayalamKodian, Purachi, Pranjin
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

74. Silver Moony, Finger Fish, Silver bat fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilParrandan moolan, Purranndee
EnglishSilver Moony, Finger Fish, Silver bat Fish
MalayalamAakoli, Vavalmeen
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

75. Shrimp/ Prawn


LanguagesFish Names
TamilEral, Raatu
EnglishShrimp, Prawn
MalayalamChemmeen
Kannada
TeluguBoli, Etti
Bengali
HindiKolbi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

76. Snapper


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKondal
EnglishSnapper
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

77. Sole Fish, Tongue Sole


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNaaku meen, Virahi, Nangu
EnglishSole Fish, Tongue Sole
MalayalamNangu, Manganu
Kannada
TeluguKorra meenu
Bengali
HindiSohr
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

78. Spade Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilSeepu Thiratti
EnglishSpade Fish
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

79. Spinned Loach


LanguagesFish Names
TamilAyirai meen
EnglishSpinned Loach
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

80. Squid


LanguagesFish Names
TamilOosi Kanawa, Kanavai
EnglishSquid
MalayalamKanawa
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

81. Tilapia


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKari, Neyyi, Jilapi, Jilehi
EnglishTilapia
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

82. Tuna

LanguagesFish Names
TamilSoorai
EnglishTuna
MalayalamChoora
KannadaGedare 
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

83. Turbot, Indian Spiny Turbot


LanguagesFish Names
TamilPotha, Erumei nakku
EnglishTurbot, Indian Spiny Turbot
MalayalamManthal, Ayiram pali
Kannada
TeluguDodda Nangu, Kolli Nangu, Noori nalaka
Bengali
HindiKuppa, Gedar
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

84. Vela


LanguagesFish Names
TamilVela meen
EnglishVela
MalayalamVelavu, Vella Para
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

85. Whip-tail Sting ray, Ray Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilThirukkai
EnglishWhip-tail Sting Ray, Ray Fish
MalayalamThirandi, Kottiva
Kannada
TeluguTeki, Belugiri, Tenku
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

86. White Fish, False Travelly


LanguagesFish Names
TamilNeer Suthumbu, Kuthuppu
EnglishWhite Fish, False Travely
MalayalamKuthuppu, Parava, Kadu
Kannada
TeluguSadumi
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

87. Whiting, Lady Fish


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKilanga Meen, Kilachi
EnglishWhiting, Lady Fish
MalayalamPoozhan, Noongal, Cudeerah
KannadaKane
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali

88. Yellowfin Tuna


LanguagesFish Names
TamilKeerai
EnglishYellowfin Tuna
MalayalamValliya Chura, Poovan Chura
KannadaKedar
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali


89. Yellowtail Snapper


LanguagesFish Names
TamilUlar meen
EnglishYellowtail Snapper or Amberjack
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Bengali
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarathi
Marathi
Oriya
Malaysia
Arabic
Pakistan
Philippines
Srilanka
Tagalog
Assamese
Panjabi
Rajasthani
Andaman
Lakshadweep
Nepali