Navarathna Stone Names in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, English and Hindi
Many families in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka know the gemstones by their Tamil, Telugu or Kannada names, while certificates and websites use the English names. These charts put them side by side.
The nine stones: Tamil, English and Hindi
| English | Tamil (transliteration) | Tamil script | Hindi | Planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Manikkam | மாணிக்கம் | Manik | Sun (Suriyan) |
| Pearl | Muthu | முத்து | Moti | Moon (Chandiran) |
| Red coral | Pavazham | பவளம் | Moonga | Mars (Sevvai) |
| Emerald | Maragatham | மரகதம் | Panna | Mercury (Budhan) |
| Yellow sapphire | Pushparagam | புஷ்பராகம் | Pukhraj | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Diamond | Vairam | வைரம் | Heera | Venus (Sukkiran) |
| Blue sapphire | Neelam | நீலம் | Neelam | Saturn (Sani) |
| Hessonite | Gomedhagam | கோமேதகம் | Gomed | Rahu |
| Cat's eye | Vaiduryam | வைடூரியம் | Lehsunia | Ketu (Kethu) |
The word itself is written Navarathinam (நவரத்தினம்) in Tamil. It's also spelled Navarathna, Navaratna or Navratna, and all of these mean "nine gems".
Tamil words for jewellery
| Tamil (transliteration) | Tamil script | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kal | கல் | Stone |
| Mothiram | மோதிரம் | Ring |
| Kammal | கம்மல் | Earrings |
| Valayal | வளையல் | Bangle |
| Sangili | சங்கிலி | Chain |
| Padhakkam | பதக்கம் | Pendant |
| Maalai | மாலை | Garland / long necklace (mala) |
So a "Navarathna mothiram" is a Navaratna ring, and a "Navarathna kal" is one of the nine stones.
The nine stones in Telugu
| English | Telugu (transliteration) | Telugu script | Planet (Telugu) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Kempu / Manikyam | కెంపు / మాణిక్యం | Sun (Suryudu) |
| Pearl | Mutyam | ముత్యం | Moon (Chandrudu) |
| Red coral | Pagadam | పగడం | Mars (Kujudu) |
| Emerald | Pachcha | పచ్చ | Mercury (Budhudu) |
| Yellow sapphire | Pushyaragam | పుష్యరాగం | Jupiter (Guruvu) |
| Diamond | Vajram | వజ్రం | Venus (Shukrudu) |
| Blue sapphire | Neelam | నీలం | Saturn (Shani) |
| Hessonite | Gomedhikam | గోమేధికం | Rahu (Rahuvu) |
| Cat's eye | Vaiduryam | వైడూర్యం | Ketu (Ketuvu) |
In Telugu, the nine gems together are called Navaratnalu (నవరత్నాలు).
Telugu words for jewellery
| Telugu (transliteration) | Telugu script | English |
|---|---|---|
| Raayi | రాయి | Stone |
| Ungaram | ఉంగరం | Ring |
| Kammalu | కమ్మలు | Earrings |
| Gajulu | గాజులు | Bangles |
| Golusu | గొలుసు | Chain |
| Pathakam | పతకం | Pendant |
| Haaram | హారం | Necklace |
| Maala | మాల | Garland / long necklace (mala) |
So a "Navaratna ungaram" is a Navaratna ring.
The nine stones in Kannada
| English | Kannada (transliteration) | Kannada script | Planet (Kannada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Manikya | ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ | Sun (Surya) |
| Pearl | Mutthu | ಮುತ್ತು | Moon (Chandra) |
| Red coral | Havala | ಹವಳ | Mars (Kuja) |
| Emerald | Pacche | ಪಚ್ಚೆ | Mercury (Budha) |
| Yellow sapphire | Pushyaraga | ಪುಷ್ಯರಾಗ | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Diamond | Vajra | ವಜ್ರ | Venus (Shukra) |
| Blue sapphire | Neela | ನೀಲ | Saturn (Shani) |
| Hessonite | Gomedhika | ಗೋಮೇಧಿಕ | Rahu |
| Cat's eye | Vaidurya | ವೈಡೂರ್ಯ | Ketu |
In Kannada, the nine gems together are called Navaratnagalu (ನವರತ್ನಗಳು).
Kannada words for jewellery
| Kannada (transliteration) | Kannada script | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kallu | ಕಲ್ಲು | Stone |
| Ungura | ಉಂಗುರ | Ring |
| Kiviyole | ಕಿವಿಯೋಲೆ | Earrings |
| Bale | ಬಳೆ | Bangle |
| Sarapali | ಸರಪಳಿ | Chain |
| Padaka | ಪದಕ | Pendant |
| Haara | ಹಾರ | Necklace |
| Maale | ಮಾಲೆ | Garland / long necklace (mala) |
So a "Navaratna ungura" is a Navaratna ring.
Frequently asked questions
What is ruby called in Tamil?
Ruby is called Manikkam (மாணிக்கம்) in Tamil.
What is emerald called in Tamil?
Emerald is called Maragatham (மரகதம்) in Tamil.
What is yellow sapphire called in Tamil?
Yellow sapphire is called Pushparagam (புஷ்பராகம்) in Tamil. In Hindi it is called Pukhraj.
What is hessonite called in Tamil?
Hessonite is called Gomedhagam (கோமேதகம்) in Tamil, and Gomed in Hindi.
What is cat's eye called in Tamil?
Cat's eye is called Vaiduryam (வைடூரியம்) in Tamil, and Lehsunia in Hindi.
How do you say Navaratna in Tamil?
Navarathinam (நவரத்தினம்). In English it's also written Navarathna, Navaratna or Navratna.
What are the Navaratna stones called in Telugu?
Kempu or Manikyam (ruby), Mutyam (pearl), Pagadam (red coral), Pachcha (emerald), Pushyaragam (yellow sapphire), Vajram (diamond), Neelam (blue sapphire), Gomedhikam (hessonite) and Vaiduryam (cat's eye). Together they are called Navaratnalu (నవరత్నాలు).
What is ruby called in Telugu?
Ruby is called Kempu (కెంపు) or Manikyam (మాణిక్యం) in Telugu.
What are the Navaratna stones called in Kannada?
Manikya (ruby), Mutthu (pearl), Havala (red coral), Pacche (emerald), Pushyaraga (yellow sapphire), Vajra (diamond), Neela (blue sapphire), Gomedhika (hessonite) and Vaidurya (cat's eye). Together they are called Navaratnagalu (ನವರತ್ನಗಳು).
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