Wondering about the translations for body parts in Malayalam? We can’t blame you! As a traveler, knowing these basic words can certainly help you out in multiple situations. In this post, we’ll go over the Malayalam words for each body part so that you can communicate better with the locals. Let’s begin!
I know what you’re thinking, “Why do I need to know how to say ‘foot’ or ‘hand’ in another language?” But let me tell you a little story that might change your mind. Picture this: you’re on vacation in beautiful Kerala, India. You’ve been enjoying the food, the scenery, and the culture, when all of a sudden, you feel a sharp pain in your stomach. You rush to the nearest hospital, only to realize that no one there speaks English. You try to explain what’s wrong, but all you get are blank stares.
That’s when you realize you don’t know how to say “stomach” in Malayalam. You start pointing and gesturing, hoping that someone will understand. But alas, nothing. Finally, someone hands you a Malayalam-English dictionary, and you frantically start flipping through the pages. And there it is, ആമാശയം (aamaashayam). You shout it out, and everyone in the room nods in understanding. Phew! Crisis averted.
Now, I know that was a bit of a dramatic story, but it just goes to show how important it is to know basic human body parts’ names in a different language. You never know when you might need to communicate with someone in an emergency situation. Plus, it’s just a fun way to expand your vocabulary and impress your friends.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into today’s article, where we’ll be learning essential human body parts in Malayalam. Let’s get started!

Important Body Parts In Malayalam
In this chapter, we’re going to cover 15 of the most common human body parts names in Malayalam. Don’t worry, we’re not going to get too technical, but we’ll make sure you know all the basics. So, let’s get started!
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
Head | തല | thala |
Hair | മുടി | mudi |
Eyes | കണ്ണുകൾ | kannukal |
Nose | മൂക്ക് | mooku |
Mouth | വായ | vaaya |
Teeth | പല്ലുകൾ | pallukal |
Tongue | നാവ് | naavu |
Ear | ചെവി | chevi |
Neck | കഴു | kazhuthu |
Shoulder | തോൾ | theaal |
Chest | നെഞ്ച് | nenju |
Stomach | ആമാശയം | aamaashayam |
Arm | കൈക്ക് | kaikku |
Hand | കൈ | kai |
Leg | കാല് | kaalu |

Other Parts Of The Body
We all have different bodies but the same body parts, so let’s learn how to say them in Malayalam. These basic Malayalam words may seem super simple but note that they are important to remember when visiting the doctor’s clinic or speaking with the locals.
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
eyelid | കണ്പോള | kanpola |
eyelashes | കണ്പീലികൾ | kanpeelikal |
cheek | കവിൾ | kavil |
chin | താടി | thaadi |
beard | താടി | thaadi |
mustache | മീശ | meesha |
back | തിരികെ | thirike |
skin | തൊലി | tholi |
neck | കഴുത്ത് | kazhuthu |
shoulders | തോളിൽ | theaalil |
nape | ബാറ്റോക്ക് | battokku |
chest/breast | നെഞ്ച് / നെഞ്ച് | nenju / nenju |
belly button | ബെല്ലി ബട്ടൺ | belli battan |
stomach/belly | ആമാശയം/വയർ | aamaashayam/vayar |
arms | ആയുധങ്ങൾ | aayudhangal |
armpit | armpi | armpi |
elbow | കൈമുട്ട് | kaimuttu |
palm | ഈന്തപ്പന | eenthappana |
wrist | കൈത്തണ്ട | kaithanda |
waist | അരക്കെട്ട് | arakkettu |
hip | ഇടുപ്പ് | iduppu |
groin | ഞരമ്പ് | njarambu |
butt | നിതംബം | nithambam |
butt cheek | നിതംബ കവിൾ | nithamba kavil |
thigh | തുട | thuda |
legs/calf | കാലുകൾ / കാളക്കുട്ടി | kaalukal / kaalakkutti |
knees | മുട്ടുകൾ | muttukal |
calf muscle | കാളക്കുട്ടിയുടെ പേശി | kaalakkuttiyude peshi |
ankle | കണങ്കാല് | kanankaalu |
feet | അടി | adi |
heel | കുതികാൽ | kuthikaal |
sole of the foot | കാൽപാദം | kaalpaadam |

Fingers And Toes
Moving on to the human body parts that help us touch and feel things: fingers and toes. If you ever get a splinter, knowing how to identify in the native language the exact part will be super handy!
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
index finger | ചൂണ്ടു വിരല് | choondu viral |
middle finger | നടുവിരൽ | naduviral |
ring finger | മോതിര വിരല് | maaathira viral |
pinky/little finger | പിങ്കി/ചെറുവിരൽ | pinki/cheruviral |
thumb | പെരുവിരൽ | peruviral |
nails | നഖങ്ങൾ | nakhangal |
finger | വിരല് | viral |

Parts Of The Mouth
Let’s continue further by learning how to say a few parts that are related to our mouth.
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
mouth | വായ | vaaya |
tongue | നാവ് | naavu |
teeth | പല്ലുകൾ | pallukal |
lip | ചുണ്ടുകൾ | chundukal |
gum | ചക്ക | chakka |
palate | അണ്ണാക്ക് | annaakku |
tonsil | ടോൺസിൽ | tonsil |
saliva | ഉമിനീർ | umineer |

Internal Human Body Parts
Not all body parts are visible, and many are internal to our body. Let’s learn how to say in Malayalam some of our internal organs and body parts.
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
skull | തലയോട്ടി | thalayotti |
spine | നട്ടെല്ല് | nattellu |
bones | അസ്ഥികൾ | asthikal |
brain | തലച്ചോറ് | thalaccheaat |
throat | തൊണ്ട | thonda |
muscle | മാംസപേശി | maamsapeshi |
heart | ഹൃദയം | hrdayam |
vein | സിര | sira |
blood | രക്തം | raktham |
lungs | ശ്വാസകോശം | swasakosham |
liver | കരൾ | karal |
intestines | കുടൽ | kudal |
gallbladder | പിത്തസഞ്ചി | pitthasanji |
bladder | മൂത്രാശയം | moothraashayam |
ovary | അണ്ഡാശയം | andaashayam |
uterus | ഗർഭപാത്രം | garbhapaathram |
pancreas | പാൻക്രിയാസ് | paancriyaas |
anus | മലദ്വാരം | maladvaaram |
vagina/penis | യോനി/ലിംഗം | yoni/limgam |
Common Words Related To Body Parts In Malayalam
English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
beautiful | മനോഹരം | manoharam |
rounded eyes | വൃത്താകൃതിയിലുള്ള കണ്ണുകൾ | vruthaakrithiyilulla kannukal |
small eyes | ചെറിയ കണ്ണുകൾ | cheriya kannukal |
thin | നേർത്ത | nertha |
fat | കൊഴുപ്പ് | kozhuppu |
sexy | സെക്സി | sexy |

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