Indian state of Kerala to be renamed Keralam to reflect local pronunciation | India
The Indian cabinet has approved a proposal to change the name of the state of Kerala to Keralam. The move aligns the official English name with how it is pronounced in Malayalam, the primary language spoken by the state's estimated 35 million people. Supporters argue that the change reflects linguistic authenticity and dignity. Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of Kerala, supports the change, as does Priya Matthew, a schoolteacher from Kozhikode. The proposal will be introduced to the national parliament for approval.
25 FEB 2026
— Times of India
The Indian Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, a move welcomed by the UAE's Malayali community.
· THIS STORY — The Guardian
The Indian cabinet approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam, aligning its official English name with its pronunciation in Malayalam.
— The Hindu
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala as Keralam, prompting positive reactions from the tourism industry and some netizens.
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