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Punya

Punya

Editorial Team Lead

About me

Punya is an avid language enthusiast with over 14 years of writing experience. Hindi is her native language but she is also proficient in English, French and Punjabi with decent knowledge of Urdu, Gujarati, and Bengali. She has a keen interest in writing about languages and cultures, and absolutely loves exploring new places whether through travel or online surfing, via their food, language, and culture.

A couple being playful on a boat while using Malayalam nicknames for each other

Malayalam Nicknames: 15 Sweet Pet Names

The sweetest Malayalam nicknames are chakkare (ചക്കരേ), “sweetie”, and muthe (മുത്തേ), “my pearl”. Close behind come ponne (പൊന്നേ), “precious one”, and karale (കരളേ), “my heart”.