Maldivians
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)
Article
52 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
==Subgroups==