Kannada, like Malayalam and Tamil, is a South Dravidian language and a descendant of Tamil-Kannada, from which it derives its grammar and core vocabulary.

Jan 31, 2026 · Kannada language, member of the Dravidian language family and the official language of the state of Karnataka in southern India. Kannada is also spoken in the states that border Karnataka.

Kannada is the official and administrative language of Karnataka, and was officially designated a classical language of India in 2011. It is also known as Banglori, Canarese, Havyaka or Kanarese. …

The name Isila found in one of the Ashokan inscriptions in Karnataka has been described as a Kannada word by Prof. D.L. Narasimhachar. According to scholars, Kannada was a spoken language during …

Kannada is more than 2000 years old and is mentioned in the exploits of the Roman invader Alexander the Great in 3rd century BC. It is considered as one of the four main Dravidian languages, but …

The Kannada language, known natively as “Kannada,” is a Dravidian language predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka. It boasts an ancient history, a rich literary tradition, and unique …

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Read about the Kannada language, its dialects and find out where it is spoken. Learn about the structure and get familiar with the alphabet and writing.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), also referred to as Kanarese, is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Karnataka. With over 45 million native speakers, Kannada is one of India’s 22 …

Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas number roughly 50 million, making it the 27th most spoken language in the world. **Information obtained from: http://www.nammakannadanadu.com/