Body in Malayalam

Body is ദേഹം (deham) in Malayalam, used of the human body as a whole and, politely, of a person. Two light syllables, de-ham. It is understood across Kerala in speech and in writing.

Most common translation

ദേഹം (deham)

Body, person, individual.

ജോലി കഴിഞ്ഞപ്പോള്‍ ദേഹം ആകെ വേദനിച്ചു

joli kazhinjappol deham aake vedanichu

After the work, the whole body ached.

All Malayalam words for “body”

ഉടമ്പ് (udambu) and ഉടലം (udalam) are older native words for the body, അംഗം (angam) is a limb or a member of a group, and മേനി (meni) points to the body's shape or complexion.

Common questions

How do you say body in Malayalam?

Body is ദേഹം (deham).

What is a limb or body part called?

അംഗം (angam), a limb or member.