Maldivians

Also known as Dhivehi people, Maldive Islanders, Maldives people

Maldivians (, ) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group and nation native to the Maldive Islands, constituting the Republic of Maldives and the island of Minicoy (within Lakshadweep, a union territory of India). They share a common ancestry, history, culture and language.

Key facts

Ethnic group.group: Maldivians
Ethnic group.native_name_lang: dv
Ethnic group.image: Maldivian style - Flickr - nattu.jpg
Ethnic group.image_caption: Feyli (the ethnic attire of the Maldivian) was worn both by men and women in Maldives during the monarchy.
Ethnic group.flag: 100px
Ethnic group.flag_caption: Flag of the Maldives
Ethnic group.total_year: 2022
Ethnic group.pop1: 344,023 (2014)
Ethnic group.pop2: ~15,000 (2011)
Ethnic group.pop3: 1,500 (2008)
Ethnic group.pop4: 1,280 (2025)
Ethnic group.pop5: 1,000 (2008)
Ethnic group.pop7: 1,000 (2006)
Ethnic group.pop8: 733 (2020)
Ethnic group.pop9: 450 (2010)
Ethnic group.pop10: 680 (2021)
Ethnic group.pop11: 150 (2011)
Ethnic group.pop12: 90 (2019)

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Contents

Subgroups
Main group
Southern group
Minicoy
Myths and legends
Origin
First settlers
First ruling dynasty
Origin Myths
Ceylonese Prince Koimala
Indian prince
Malakamana
Manadhoo
Hulhumeedhoo
Gujaratis
Geographic distribution
Maldives
Southern group
Main group
Minicoy (Malikun) – Mahls
Sri Lanka
Genetics and research studies
Culture
Language and literature
Religion
Visual art and architecture
Performing arts
Martial arts
Festivals
Dress
Cuisine
''Bocholhi''
''Godhan Furhu Boa Folhi''
''Han’dulu Aurus''
''Han’dulu Furhu Kubus''
''Hukkaru''
''Huni Folhi''
''Karukuri Banbukeyo''
''Karukuri Ala''
''Kulhi Bis Fathafolhi''
''Meeraa''
''Thela Kubus''
''Theluli Keyo''
''Veli Hakuru''
Other dishes
Communities
Maldivian names
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

==Subgroups==

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