What is Kharbuja Called in English?
Learn what kharbuja is called in english. Discover its botanical name, different names in different languages, and the varieties grown across India.
Kharbuja is a highly popular summer fruit in India. Many readers often wonder about the exact name of kharbuja in english. The correct English term for this fruit is muskmelon or cantaloupe.
It belongs to the gourd family of plants. This article covers the botanical name, different names of kharbuja in different languages, and its types. Learning the name of kharbuja in english helps in clearing language barriers and helps in better understanding.
Kharbuja in English
Kharbuja is called muskmelon or cantaloupe in English. Botanically known as Cucumis melo, it is a sweet, orange-fleshed summer fruit. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers and watermelons.
What is the Botanical Name of Muskmelon?
Muskmelon belongs to a specific group of plants known as the gourd family. The botanical name of muskmelon is Cucumis melo. It belongs to Cucurbitaceae family which contains other high water fruits such as watermelons, cucumbers etc. This group of plants thrive in warm climates across Asia.
Muskmelon in Different Languages
The following are the different names of muskmelon in different languages across the world:
| Language | Common Name(s) |
| Hindi | Kharbuja / Kharbooza |
| Sanskrit | Kharbujam / Dashangula |
| Bengali | Kharmuj / Khormuj |
| Marathi | Kharbuj / Chibunda / Tarkaddi |
| Telugu | Kharbujam / Karbuja |
| Tamil | Mulam Pazham / Kirni Pazham |
| Malayalam | Shamam / Thaikumbilam |
| Kannada | Karabooja / Kharbuja |
| Gujarati | Sakarteti / Teti / Kharbuj |
| Punjabi | Kharbuja |
| Odia | Kharbuja / Phuti |
| Assamese | Kharmuj |
| English | Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Sweet Melon, Rockmelon (Australia), Honeydew |
| Arabic | Shammam / Battikh asfar |
| Persian | Kharbozeh |
| Turkish | Kavun |
| Chinese | Tiánguā |
| Japanese | Meron |
| Spanish | Melón |
| French | Melon |
| Italian | Melone |
| German | Zuckermelone / Kantaloupe |
What is the Difference Between Cantaloupe and Muskmelon?
The difference between cantaloupe and muskmelon depends on their skin texture and regional names. To understand this first be clear about the fact that all cantaloupes are muskmelons, but all muskmelons are not cantaloupes.
Muskmelons have a variety of skin ranging from ribbed, netted or smooth. While cantaloupe has a green to tan rough raised net like pattern. The flesh of the muskmelons can be of yellow, white or green colour, whereas the cantaloupe has a consistent orange flesh.
What are the Major Types of Melons in India?
India produces several distinct varieties of muskmelons. The famous varieties grown in India are Hara Madhu known for its sweetness and green flesh, Punjab Sunehri for orange flesh etc.
It features green skin and very sweet flesh. Another variety is the Durgapura Madhu, which has a distinct pale skin.
Where is Kharbuja Grown in India?
Kharbuja is grown widely across Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of muskmelon in India. It grows extensively in sandy, well drained soils and within a temperature range of 25-35°C. The peak harvest season of Kharbuja is between April and June.
Is Cantaloupe the exact same fruit as Muskmelon?
Yes although they are the exact fruit in terms of the family they belong to, they are different in their appearance. While cantaloupe is a type of muskmelon. Therefore it can be said that all cantaloupes are muskmelons but not all muskmelons are cantaloupes.
What is the Hindi name for cantaloupe?
The hindi name for cantaloupe is kharbuja. It is referred to as the fruit with orange or green flesh.
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