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This list is a record of the official {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} spellings for Pokémon names. Names are listed by number in the order dictated by the [[National Pokédex]], meaning that Pokémon from the [[Kanto]] region will appear first, followed by those from [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and subsequent regions.
This list is a record of the official {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} spellings for Pokémon names. Names are listed by number in the order dictated by the [[National Pokédex]], meaning that Pokémon from the [[Kanto]] region will appear first, followed by those from [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and subsequent regions.


Initially, Pokémon were referred to by their English names in Hindi-language media such as the anime. With the Hindi-language launch of [[Pokémon GO]] on September 15, 2023, [[The Pokémon Company]] introduced a new set of Pokémon names localized into Hindi. As of [[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]], the Hindi dub of the anime continues to use the English names of Pokémon.
Initially, Pokémon were referred to by their English names in Hindi-language media such as the anime. With the Hindi-language launch of [[Pokémon GO]] on September 15, 2023, [[The Pokémon Company]] introduced a new set of Pokémon names localized into Hindi.  


==Columns==
==Columns==
*'''English''': The official localized name as dictated by [[Nintendo of America]] and used in all English-language games and merchandise.
*'''English''': The official localized name as dictated by [[Nintendo of America]] and used in all English-language games and merchandise.
*'''Hindi''': The official Hindi name written in Devanāgarī script used in [[Pokémon GO]] and on the official website. The ''Devanāgarī'' column lists the official name of each Pokémon, while the ''Transliteration'' column lists the transliteration of these names using {{wp|wikt:Wiktionary:Hindi transliteration|Wiktionary's Hindi transliteration}}, based on the {{wp|International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration}}. The ''Romanization'' column lists an unofficial romanization of these names with foreign loanwords written as in their language of origin. They are listed here for informational purposes only.
*'''Hindi''': The official Hindi name written in {{wp|Devanagari|Devanāgarī}} script used in [[Pokémon GO]] and on the official website.
** The ''Devanāgarī'' column lists the official name of each Pokémon.
** The ''Transliteration'' column lists the direct transliteration of these names into the {{wp|Latin script}} using {{wp|wikt:Wiktionary:Hindi transliteration|Wiktionary's Hindi transliteration rules}} based on the {{wp|International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration}}.
** The ''Romanization'' column lists an unofficial romanization of these names with foreign loanwords written as in their language of origin. They are listed here for informational purposes only.


==List of Hindi Pokémon names==
==List of Hindi Pokémon names==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Prior to the release of the localized Hindi names for Pokémon, the internal data of [[Pokémon GO]] contained Hindi spellings for the English names of Pokémon. However, this was not accessible to users.
* Before the introduction of localized Hindi names for Pokémon in [[Pokémon GO]], the game's internal data included Hindi spellings of the English Pokémon names presented in the {{wp|Devanagari}} script. However, it was not possible to change the app language to Hindi or access this data.
* [[Pokémon UNITE]] uses the English names of Pokémon written in Devanagari script.
* [[Pokémon UNITE]] uses the English names of Pokémon written in Devanagari script.
* In [[Pokémon Smile]], the game employs Hindi terms and script for various functions, yet the names of Pokémon remain the same as in the English version, presented in the {{wp|Latin script}}.
* As of [[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]], the [[Pokémon in South Asia#YouTube|Hindi dub]] of the {{pkmn|anime}} continues to use the English names of Pokémon.


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://in-hi.portal-pokemon.com/play/pokedex The Hindi Pokédex on the official Pokémon Website in India]
* [https://in-hi.portal-pokemon.com/play/pokedex The Hindi Pokédex on the official Pokémon Website in India]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Pokémon in South Asia]]
* [[Pokémon in South Asia]]


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