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Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon. The name "Sri Lanka" was adopted in 1972, when the country became a republic. The name "Sri Lanka" means "resplendent island" in Sanskrit. The prefix "Sri" means "divine" or "sacred," and the word "Lanka" means "island."
The name "Sri Lanka" has been used for the island since ancient times. The Indian epic poem the Ramayana mentions the island as Lanka, and the Buddhist text the Mahavamsa also refers to the island as Lanka.
The name "Ceylon" was first used by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The Portuguese called the island "Ceilão," which is a Portuguese transliteration of the Sinhala word "Sīhala." The name "Ceylon" was used by the British during their rule of the island, and it remained the official name of the country until 1972.
The name "Sri Lanka" is more reflective of the island's history and culture than the name "Ceylon." The name "Sri Lanka" is also more widely used by the people of the island, both Sinhalese and Tamils.
Here are some of the other names that Sri Lanka has been known by throughout history:
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Tambapanni ("copper-red hands" or "copper-red earth")
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Serendib ("island of rubies")
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Serendipity (the word "serendipity" is derived from the name Serendib)
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Taprobane
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Lankadvipa
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Simhaladvipa
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∙ 11y agoA Sri Lankan is called just that, a Sri Lankan.
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*Actually there are a few races within Sri Lanka. A traditional Sri Lankan that doesn't have have mixed blood is known as a Singhlese, one that is Mixed race is a Burgher and then there are also Tamils which are traditionally from the north of Sri Lanka and have stronger ties to India. These aren't the only races but the most prominent!
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∙ 14y agoDemocratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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∙ 13y agoSri Lanka is called Sri Lanka because it means beautiful Island
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What is the modern name of Ceylon?
In 1972 the island of Ceylon changed it's name to Sri Lanka
What is the name of ceylon as of 1972?
Sri Lanka.
What is the teardrop island and what is its former name?
The Teardrop Island is Sri Lanka. Its former name was Ceylon, which was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. It is a country situated in the northern Indian Ocean.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
the population of Sri Lanka was estimated to be around 20,359,439
What is the primary cash crop of Sri Lanka?
The cash crop for Sri Lanka is primarily tea.
What is the new name for ceylon?
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
What is the current name of Sri Lanka?
It just going to be the same name "Sri-Lanka
What is the name of sri lanka before sri lanka?
ceylon
What language of India is also spoken in Sri Lanka?
TamilTamilSinhalese and Tamil are the official languages of Sri Lanka.
What was the formal name of sri lanka?
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (commonly known as Sri Lanka
What is the capital of sri llanka?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the official capital of Sri Lanka.
Is colomb the capital of sri Lanka?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the official capital of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.
Columbo is the capital of what island?
Columbo is a city in Sri Lanka near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the official capital of Sri Lanka.
Name the island national southeast of India?
It is Sri Lanka.
What is the former name for Sri Lanka?
The former name for Sri Lanka is Ceylon. The name Ceylon was used from the 16th century until 1972. The name was derived from the Portuguese word "Ceilão", which was a Portuguese transliteration of the Sinhala word "Sīhala". The name Ceylon was used by the British during their rule of the island, and it remained the official name of the country until 1972. In 1972, the country became a republic and the name was changed to Sri Lanka. The name Sri Lanka means "resplendent island" in Sanskrit. The prefix "Sri" means "divine" or "sacred", and the word "Lanka" means "island". For Information Watch This Video : Sri Lanka के इस वीडियो को एक बार जरूर देखे // Amazing Facts About SRI LANKA in Hindi
What is the motto of Sri Lanka National Guard?
Sri Lanka National Guard's motto is 'THE COUNTRY BEFORE SELF'.
What is old name of sirilanka?
Some of the old names of Sri Lanka are Serendib & Ceylon
