{"id":137362,"date":"2023-09-06T18:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=137362"},"modified":"2023-09-06T18:34:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:04:04","slug":"india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name\/","title":{"rendered":"India to be Renamed Bharat? Which Other Countries Changed Their Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name\/#Significance_of_the_name_%E2%80%98Bharat\" >Significance of the name &#8216;Bharat&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name\/#What_does_our_Constitution_say\" >What does our Constitution say?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name\/#Origins_of_the_Name_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Hindustan_and_India\" >Origins of the Name &#8211; Bharat, Hindustan and India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-to-be-renamed-bharat-which-other-countries-changed-their-name\/#Countries_which_have_Changed_their_Name_in_Recent_Times\" >Countries which have Changed their Name in Recent Times<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The recent use of &#8216;President of Bharat&#8217; in an official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/g20-summit-2023-venue-date-logo-and-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G20 summit<\/a> dinner invitation has sparked discussions about the potential name change for India to &#8216;Bharat.&#8217; It&#8217;s important to note that while this has generated some attention, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily indicate an imminent name change for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Republic-of-Bharat.jpg\" alt=\"Republic of Bharat\" class=\"wp-image-137515\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_name_%E2%80%98Bharat\"><\/span>Significance of the name &#8216;Bharat&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name &#8220;Bharat&#8221; has historical and cultural significance in India, being one of the country&#8217;s traditional names in various Indian languages. <strong>India is officially known as the &#8220;Republic of India&#8221; in English and &#8220;Bharatiya Ganarajya&#8221; in Hindi.<\/strong> The use of &#8220;Bharat&#8221; alongside &#8220;India&#8221; is not uncommon in official documents and contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of officially renaming the country &#8220;Bharat&#8221; has been proposed at various points in India&#8217;s history, often as a way to emphasize its cultural and historical roots. However, such proposals typically generate debates and discussions among political leaders and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the official name of a country is a significant decision with political, legal, and cultural implications. It often involves amendments to the country&#8217;s constitution and requires broad consensus among political leaders and citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_our_Constitution_say\"><\/span>What does our Constitution say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article 1<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Constitution states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_the_Name_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Hindustan_and_India\"><\/span>Origins of the Name &#8211; Bharat, Hindustan and India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <strong>Bharat<\/strong> is derived from the name of a Vedic king named Bharata. The name is mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Rigveda describes Bharata as a powerful and righteous king who ruled over a vast empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <strong>Hindustan<\/strong> is derived from the Persian word &#8220;Hindu&#8221;, which means &#8220;son of the Indus&#8221;. The Indus River is a major river in the Indian subcontinent. The name Hindustan was used by the Persians to refer to the lands that lie to the east of the Indus River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <strong>India<\/strong> is derived from the Greek word &#8220;Indus&#8221;, which is also the origin of the name Hindustan. The Greeks were the first Europeans to encounter the Indian subcontinent and they called it India after the Indus River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name India is now the most commonly used name for the country. However, the names are used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_which_have_Changed_their_Name_in_Recent_Times\"><\/span>Countries which have Changed their Name in Recent Times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Turkiye \u2013 Formerly Turkey:<br><\/strong>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially changed the name to Turkiye to better showcase the nation&#8217;s rich culture and heritage on the global stage.<\/li><li><strong>Czechia \u2013 Formerly Czech Republic:<br><\/strong>In April 2016, the Czech Republic streamlined its name to Czechia for simplicity, making it easier to recognize in sports and international marketing.<\/li><li><strong>Eswatini \u2013 Formerly Swaziland:<br><\/strong>Eswatini emerged as the new name, replacing Swaziland, to avoid confusion with Switzerland and embrace its indigenous roots.<\/li><li><strong>The Netherlands \u2013 Formerly Holland:<br><\/strong>Starting in January 2020, The Netherlands shifted its promotional focus away from Holland to present itself as an open, inventive, and inclusive nation.<\/li><li><strong>Republic of North Macedonia \u2013 Formerly Macedonia:<br><\/strong>To secure NATO membership and distinguish itself from Greece&#8217;s Macedonia region, it became the Republic of North Macedonia in February 2019.<\/li><li><strong>Sri Lanka \u2013 Formerly Ceylon:<br><\/strong>In 2011, Sri Lanka discarded its colonial-era name, Ceylon, to assert independence from the historical remnants of Portuguese and British rule.<\/li><li><strong>Ireland \u2013 Formerly Irish Free State:<br><\/strong>In 1937, Ireland adopted the name &#8216;Ireland&#8217; and officially declared itself a republic.<\/li><li><strong>Republic of Cabo Verde \u2013 Formerly Cape Verde:<br><\/strong>In 2013, Cape Verde adopted the full Portuguese spelling, &#8216;Republic of Cabo Verde,&#8217; in honor of its official language.<\/li><li><strong>Thailand \u2013 Formerly Siam:<br><\/strong>Siam transitioned to Thailand in 1939, briefly reverting to Siam between 1946 and 1948, before officially becoming the Kingdom of Thailand.<\/li><li><strong>Myanmar \u2013 Formerly Burma:<br><\/strong>In 1989, Myanmar replaced Burma as its official name, reflecting linguistic accuracy, despite the continued global use of the older name.<\/li><li><strong>Cambodia:<br><\/strong>Cambodia underwent various name changes over the years, reflecting its complex history, including the Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, State of Cambodia, and Kingdom of Cambodia.<\/li><li><strong>Democratic Republic of Congo:<br><\/strong>The Democratic Republic of Congo experienced multiple name changes, evolving from Congo Free State to Belgian Congo, Congo-Leopoldville, Republic of Congo, Republic of Zaire, and finally, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997.<\/li><li><strong>Iran \u2013 Formerly Persia:<br><\/strong>Iran transitioned from Persia to Iran in 1935, altering how the country and its citizens were internationally identified, and sparking debates among Iranians.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/weekly-current-affairs\/\" aria-label=\"Weekly Current Affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railways &amp; 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