Pious in Malayalam
For a devout, god-fearing person Malayalam uses ഭക്ത (bhaktha), a word tied to devotion rather than to mere good behaviour. You hear it in religious talk and in titles given to pious people.
Most common translation
Divided, apportioned, cooked, pious, devout.
ഭക്ത ജനങ്ങൾ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നിരന്നു.
bhaktha janangal kshethrathil nirannu.
The devout people lined up at the temple.
All Malayalam words for “pious”
- ഭക്ത (bhaktha) — Divided, apportioned, cooked, pious, devout.
- പുണ്യവതി (punyavathi) — Holy, virtuous or pious woman, saint.
ഭക്ത (bhaktha) can describe anyone, while പുണ്യവതി (punyavathi) applies only to a woman and leans towards saintly or virtuous.
Common questions
How do you say pious in Malayalam?
ഭക്ത (bhaktha) is the word for pious or devout.
Is punyavathi used for men?
No. പുണ്യവതി (punyavathi) is feminine and names a holy or virtuous woman.