The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica, of the family Anacardiaceae. It is aam in Hindi, amba in Marathi and hapus for Alphonso. Below you will find its names, facts, a 20 fruit name list in English and Hindi, and the Alphonso we sell.
Mango scientific name and classification
The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae, in the order Sapindales, and the genus Mangifera includes dozens of species, though Mangifera indica is the one grown for fruit around the world. The tree is native to South Asia. Wikipedia lists the mango as the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
The English word comes from the Portuguese manga, which came from Malayalam. The root is Tamil man plus kay, meaning mango fruit. The 13th-century poet Amir Khusrau called the mango the fairest fruit of Hindustan.
Mango name in Hindi, Marathi and other languages
| Language | Name for mango | Note |
|---|---|---|
| English | Mango | Alphonso is the variety name |
| Hindi | आम (aam) | Alphonso is अल्फांसो आम or हापुस |
| Marathi | आंबा (amba) | Alphonso is called हापूस (hapus) |
| Sanskrit | आम्र (amra) | Used in Ayurvedic texts and rituals |
| Gujarati | Keri | Raw mango is also called keri |
| Bengali | Aam | Ripe mango; raw mango is kancha aam |
| Telugu | Mamidi | Mamidi pandu for the ripe fruit |
| Kannada | Mavina hannu | Hannu means fruit |
| Malayalam | Manga | Source of the Portuguese and English word |
Marathi readers often ask for hapus amba in English: it is Alphonso mango. For a full Marathi-language guide, see our page on हापूस आंबा.
Alphonso (Hapus): the mango we sell
Alphonso is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and Wikipedia describes the fruit as generally weighing 150 to 300 g with a rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp. Mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries. Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of the Konkan is GI-certified Alphonso (GI No. 139), and we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139).
We source across 48 villages. Ratnagiri is a district, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. Fruit is harvested by hand with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, at Brahma Muhurta before sunrise. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Prices start from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for today's price.
Order from the Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango or Devgad Alphonso Mango page. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027, and fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season. Alphonso pulp tins, from Rs 590, are available all year.
Kesar and other mango names to know
Kesar comes from the Gir area of Gujarat. Wikipedia says it is said to have been grown in 1931 by the Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai, and to have been known as Kesar since 1934 when the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp. Our Kesar mango box is listed from Rs 999. Other names you will meet include Dashehari, Langra, Chausa, Himsagar and Totapuri. Our guide to Indian mango varieties explains them.
10 fruit name list in English and Hindi, extended to 20
Students and parents search for fruit names in English and Hindi every day. Mango comes first on most lists. The first five fruits most children learn are mango, apple, banana, orange and grapes.
| No. | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mango | आम (Aam) |
| 2 | Apple | सेब (Seb) |
| 3 | Banana | केला (Kela) |
| 4 | Orange | संतरा (Santra) |
| 5 | Grapes | अंगूर (Angoor) |
| 6 | Papaya | पपीता (Papita) |
| 7 | Pineapple | अनानास (Ananas) |
| 8 | Guava | अमरूद (Amrood) |
| 9 | Pomegranate | अनार (Anar) |
| 10 | Watermelon | तरबूज (Tarbooz) |
| 11 | Coconut | नारियल (Nariyal) |
| 12 | Lychee | लीची (Lichi) |
| 13 | Muskmelon | खरबूज (Kharbooja) |
| 14 | Jackfruit | कटहल (Kathal) |
| 15 | Custard apple | शरीफा (Sharifa) |
| 16 | Fig | अंजीर (Anjeer) |
| 17 | Plum | आलूबुखारा (Aloo Bukhara) |
| 18 | Pear | नाशपाती (Nashpati) |
| 19 | Sapodilla (chikoo) | चीकू (Chiku) |
| 20 | Lemon | नींबू (Nimbu) |
Mango facts: production, season and nutrition
India is the largest producer. Wikipedia, citing FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas, puts it at roughly 43% of world output, about 26 million tonnes in 2023. Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May.
On nutrition, Wikipedia reports that 100 g of fresh mango provides about 36 mg of vitamin C, roughly 40% of the Daily Value. Mango also contains natural sugars, so people managing diabetes or blood sugar should ask a doctor or dietitian how much suits them. Our mango nutrition facts and guide for people with diabetes go deeper.
Raw mango and ripe mango: kairi and aam
The same fruit has two lives in an Indian kitchen. Raw, it is kairi in Marathi, kachcha aam in Hindi and kancha aam in Bengali. Raw mango goes into pickles, chutneys, panha, aam panna and dals because of its sourness. Ripe mango is eaten as slices, pressed into aamras, or turned into shakes, kulfi, barfi and aam papad. A raw mango turns into a ripe one over days after harvest, and the way it is ripened changes the taste. Browse our mango recipes collection for ideas, from drinks to desserts.
A short history of the mango
The mango has been grown in South Asia for a very long time. Wikipedia records that Emperor Akbar planted an orchard of 100,000 trees near Darbhanga in Bihar. The name Alphonso reflects the Portuguese era on the west coast, when grafting was taught in Goa by Jesuit missionaries and the variety was named after Afonso de Albuquerque. Today Konkan growers still propagate Alphonso by grafting, because Indian-group mango cultivars are monoembryonic and seeds do not give true copies.
Mango leaves, seed and tree
Every part of the tree has a use. The leaves hang on doorways as a toran, the stone can be planted, and the wood is used in furniture. Read our guides on mango leaves and mango seed for the details, including what is traditional and what is not proven.
People also ask
What is the scientific name of mango?
The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae in the order Sapindales, and it is native to South Asia. The genus Mangifera has dozens of species, but Mangifera indica is the main fruit-bearing one. The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
What is hapus amba in English?
Hapus amba in English is Alphonso mango. Hapus is the Marathi name for the Alphonso variety, and amba is the Marathi word for mango. The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque. Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of the Konkan is covered by GI No. 139 in India.
What is the Hindi name of Alphonso mango?
In Hindi, mango is आम (aam), and Alphonso is called अल्फांसो आम, or sometimes हापुस, borrowing the Marathi name. Many Hindi speakers simply say Alphonso. The fruit is known for its rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp. Our Alphonso comes from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of the Konkan.
What are the 10 fruit names in English and Hindi?
Ten common fruits are mango (आम), apple (सेब), banana (केला), orange (संतरा), grapes (अंगूर), papaya (पपीता), pineapple (अनानास), guava (अमरूद), pomegranate (अनार) and watermelon (तरबूज). Our table above extends this to 20, including coconut, lychee, jackfruit, fig, pear, sapodilla and lemon.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Gir Kesar.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.