Names of India

Hey kiddo! Today I'm going to tell you all about the different names of India. Just like how you have different names that your friends and family call you, India also has different names given by different people.

Let's start with the most common name that you might have heard - India! This is what most people call the country, but did you know that this name comes from the River Indus? The River Indus flows through Pakistan and into India, and many years ago, the land around it was called 'Indus Valley'. So when people started referring to this area as a country, they called it India.

But there are many other names for India too! Some people refer to India as Bharat, which is the name that comes from a Hindu legend. According to the legend, Bharat was a king and a wise ruler, and the land he ruled over was called Bharata. Over time, this name evolved into Bharat and now many people use it to refer to India.

Another name for India is Hindustan, which means "land of the Hindus". "Hindu" is a word used to describe people who follow the Hindu religion, and "stan" is a Persian word meaning "land of". So Hindustan means "land of the Hindus". This name has been used for centuries and is still popular in some parts of India today.

And finally, some people also call India by the name "South Asia", as it is a part of the larger region known as Asia. This name is used more often by people outside of India, but it's still an important name to know.

So there you have it kiddo, India has many different names, each with its own unique story and meaning. Next time you hear someone refer to India by a different name, you'll know why!