Animal Names in Hindi (जानवरों के नाम) — Domestic & Wild Animals
Animals in Hindi are called "Jaanwar" (जानवर) or "Pashu" (पशु). India is home to diverse wildlife reserves, national parks, and sacred domestic animals. Below is a organized directory of animals categorized by wild, domestic, and water habitats.
60+ Animal Names Chart (जानवरों के नाम)
| English Animal | Hindi Name | Transliteration | Habitat / Type | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | बाघ / शेर | Baagh | Wild (National Animal) | |
| Lion | सिंह / बब्बर शेर | Singh / Babbar Sher | Wild | |
| Elephant | हाथी | Haathi | Wild / Domestic | |
| Cow | गाय | Gaay | Domestic / Sacred | |
| Buffalo | भैंस | Bhains | Domestic | |
| Dog | कुत्ता | Kutta | Pet / Domestic | |
| Cat | बिल्ली | Billi | Pet / Domestic | |
| Horse | घोड़ा | Ghoda | Domestic | |
| Donkey | गधा | Gadha | Domestic | |
| Camel | ऊँट | Oont | Desert / Domestic | |
| Goat | बकरी | Bakri | Domestic | |
| Sheep | भेड़ | Bhed | Domestic | |
| Monkey | बंदर | Bandar | Wild | |
| Bear | भालू | Bhaalu | Wild | |
| Deer | हिरन | Hiran | Wild | |
| Snake | सांप / नाग | Saanp / Naag | Reptile | |
| Crocodile | मगरमच्छ | Magarmachh | Aquatic / Reptile | |
| Fish | मछली | Machhali | Aquatic | |
| Peacock | मोर | Mor | Bird (National Bird) | |
| Crow | कौआ | Kauwa | Bird | |
| Pigeon | कबूतर | Kabootar | Bird |
Grammar & Zoological Classification Notes
In Hindi, animal names have inherent grammatical gender. For instance, "Gaay" (Cow) is feminine, while "Ghoda" (Horse) is masculine.
Frequently Asked Questions — Animals in Hindi
India’s national animal is the Bengal Tiger, called "Baagh" (बाघ) in Hindi.
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