From Uttarakhand to Odisha: 8 Indian Regions That Changed Their Names
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From Orissa to Odisha: 8 Indian States, Cities That Changed Their Names
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News18•24-02-2026, 13:49
From Orissa to Odisha: 8 Indian States, Cities That Changed Their Names
•Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan moved a resolution to rename the state to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule, citing its use in Malayalam and historical demand for a unified Malayalam-speaking region.
•Odisha (formerly Orissa) was renamed in 2011 to correct the anglicized spelling and align with local pronunciation and Sanskrit-derived “Odra Desha.”
•Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal) was renamed in 2007, honoring the “Uttarakhand Movement” and reflecting its ancient Hindu roots as “Northern Land.”
•Mumbai (formerly Bombay) changed its name in 1995, honoring Mumbadevi and asserting Marathi heritage over British influence.
•Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) adopted its Kannada name in 2014, prioritizing local linguistic pride over the anglicized version.
