Pakistani Mango Names List in Urdu & English (Complete 2026 Guide)

Pakistan grows over 250 named mango cultivars across Punjab and Sindh, but only about 25 varieties are commercially significant. This page lists every major Pakistani mango in Urdu (اردو), Roman Urdu, and English — with the meaning behind each name, where it grows, and when it is in season.

If you are searching in Urdu for "آم کی اقسام", "پاکستانی آم کے نام", or "types of mango in urdu", this is the canonical reference. Save it for the season ahead.

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Urdu Meaning Behind Each Name

Pakistani mango names carry history, geography, and personality. Understanding the meaning deepens appreciation:

لنگڑا (Langra) — "The Lame One"

Named after a lame-legged farmer in Varanasi (now split between India and Pakistan) who first propagated this variety in the late 1700s. The fruit stays green even when fully ripe — so never judge a Langra by its colour. Flavour: tangy-sweet with citrus undertones.

سندھڑی (Sindhri) — "From Sindh"

Named after the small town of Sindhri in Mirpur Khas district, Sindh province. This is Pakistan's premier export variety — golden-yellow, 350–500 g, fiberless, and the sweetest commercial mango in the country. See our Sindhri variety page for full details.

انور رٹول (Anwar Ratol) — "Anwar of Ratol"

Named after Anwar-ul-Haq, a farmer from the village of Ratol (in Uttar Pradesh, pre-Partition India). His family migrated to Pakistan after 1947 and brought the variety with them. Today Anwar Ratol is grown primarily in Rahim Yar Khan. Small fruit (150–250 g) but the most intensely aromatic mango on earth. See our Anwar Ratol page.

چونسا (Chaunsa) — "The Drinkable One"

The name comes from the Punjabi word *chaunsnaa* (چونسنا), meaning "to suck" — because the flesh is so soft and juicy you can suck the fruit directly from the skin. The variety was named by Mughal emperor Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century after his battlefield victory. See our Chaunsa variety page.

سفید چونسا (Safed Chaunsa / White Chaunsa)

*Safed* means "white." Refers to the pale golden flesh colour. Multan's signature variety. Earned Multan the title "City of Mangoes."

کالا چونسا (Kala Chaunsa / Black Chaunsa)

*Kala* means "black." Refers to the dark green skin with purplish blush. Flavour is deeper and richer than White Chaunsa. See our black vs white Chaunsa comparison.

نواب پوری (Nawab Puri) — "Worthy of a Nobleman"

*Nawab* means noble or prince. *Puri* means complete or full. Arrives late in the season (August–September) when summer heat has concentrated sugars to their absolute peak. Widely considered Pakistan's best-tasting mango.

ثمر بہشت (Samar Bahisht) — "Fruit of Paradise"

*Samar* means fruit. *Bahisht* means paradise. A poetic name for a poetic fruit. This variety is sometimes sold as "Samar Bahisht Chaunsa" — a sub-variety of Chaunsa known for exceptionally rich, custard-like flesh.

دسہری (Dusehri / Dussehri) — "From Dussehra"

Named after a village near Lucknow where it originated centuries ago. Pakistani Dussehri is grown primarily in Multan. Mild, honey-sweet flavour with smooth, fiberless flesh.

فجری (Fajri) — "Morning Light"

*Fajr* means dawn in Urdu/Arabic. Named for its pale golden colour that resembles the first light of morning. Large fruit (400–600 g), mid-late season.

گلاب خاص (Gulab Khas) — "Special Rose"

*Gulab* means rose. *Khas* means special or pure. Named for its rose-like aroma and delicate floral sweetness. Small fruit but one of the most fragrant varieties.

طوطا پری (Tota Pari / Totapuri) — "Parrot's Beak"

*Tota* means parrot. *Pari* (or *Puri*) refers to the elongated, hooked shape resembling a parrot's beak. Common in Sindh. Less sweet, more acidic — used extensively for pickles and chutneys.

سوندھا (Sonahra) — "The Golden One"

From *sona* meaning gold. Refers to the deep golden-orange flesh colour.

دل پسند (Dil Pasand) — "Heart's Choice"

*Dil* means heart. *Pasand* means favourite or chosen. Named for its universal appeal — sweet, fragrant, smooth, balanced. A crowd-pleaser.

نیلم (Neelam) — "Sapphire"

Named for the deep blue-green skin resembling a sapphire gemstone. Originated in Andhra Pradesh (India) and grown in Sindh as well. Late-season variety.

انوکھا (Anokha) — "The Unique One"

*Anokha* means unique or unusual. Named for an unusual flavour profile that combines tangy and sweet in a way unlike other Pakistani varieties.

Season Calendar in Urdu Terms

The Pakistani mango season is commonly described in local terms:

• Shuruaat (شروعات — "beginning"): Mid-June, Langra and Sindhri arrive
• Aam ka Mausam (آم کا موسم — "mango season"): July, peak variety availability
• Ikhtitaam (اختتام — "conclusion"): August–September, Chaunsa and Nawab Puri finale

See our Pakistani mango season calendar for exact date ranges.

Regional Names in Urdu

Different Pakistani regions use different words for "mango" in casual speech:

• Punjabi / Seraiki: *Aam* (آم) — the dominant spoken word
• Sindhi: *Ambu* (انبو) — also *Aamm* in some districts
• Pashto: *Ama* (اما) — in KPK
• Balochi: *Amb* (امب)
• Formal Urdu / Literary: *Aam* (آم), sometimes *Amba* (امبا)

The word *aam* in Urdu also means "common" or "ordinary" — a delightful irony given that mangoes are anything but common in Pakistan.

Pakistani Mango Names in Poetry

Urdu poetry has celebrated the mango for centuries. Some famous references:

• Mirza Ghalib famously praised mangoes, saying *"aam meetha ho, aur bahut ho"* ("mangoes should be sweet, and plentiful")
• Allama Iqbal mentioned mango orchards in his verses about rural Punjab
• Traditional Sindhi folk songs (*waii*) feature Sindhri mango as a symbol of prosperity

How to Pronounce Each Name

For non-Urdu readers, here are approximate English pronunciations of the most common varieties:

Which Variety Is Best?

There is no single "best" Pakistani mango — each variety shines for different reasons:

• Sweetest: Sindhri and Nawab Puri (Brix 22–26°)
• Most aromatic: Anwar Ratol
• Best texture: White Chaunsa Mosami
• Best for lassi/milkshake: Sindhri (see guide)
• Best for juice: Langra (see guide)
• Best for pickle (achar): Tota Pari and unripe Langra (see recipe)
• Best for gift boxes: Mixed varieties showcasing the season

See our complete top 10 best mangoes in the world ranking — four Pakistani varieties make the global top 10.

Where to Buy Pakistani Mangoes

MMA Farms grows six of Pakistan's finest varieties in Multan — all 100% carbide-free and harvested at peak ripeness. Browse our complete variety collection or pre-order for the 2026 season.

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