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The Many Names of Ajwain Across Indian Languages

Spice brand from Jaipur is here to help you out! Clear all your queries about Ajwain and its regional names.

Ajwain, a powerful spice with a distinct aroma, is an integral part of Indian kitchens. Used in tadkas, herbal remedies, and even Ayurvedic treatments, ajwain is known by various names across different Indian languages. Let’s explore them:

  • Ajwain in English – Carom Seeds

  • Ajwain in Marathi – ओवा (Ova)

  • Ajwain in Tamil – ஓமம் (Omam)

  • Ajwain in Telugu – వాము (Vamu)

  • Ajwain in Bengali – জোয়ান (Jowan)

  • Ajwain in Hindi – अजवाइन (Ajwain)

  • Ajwain in Kannada – ಅಜ್ವೈನ್ (Ajvain)

  • Ajwain in Malayalam – അയമോദകം (Ayamodakam)

Fun Trivia

Did you know that ajwain seeds are not actually seeds? They are tiny fruits of the ajwain plant!

Looking for Ajwain's benefits? Check out our health benefits of carom seeds/ajwain article!


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