Where did the name come from… Many historians believe that the name “Andaman” is derived from the Hindu god Hanuman, an important character in the Ramayana. According to a popular theory, Malay sailors, who were well acquainted with these islands, called them “Islands of Hyndman”. ‘Hundaman’ in Malay language was the name of “Hanuman”. He became known for trade and exploration in South-East Asia. With time the name “Handaman” changed to “Andaman”. Photo: Pixabay/Unsplash
