Fish Names, Meanings, and their History

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Dory (DOH-ree)
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Mahi (MAH-hee)
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Marlin (MAR-lin)
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Matsya (MAHTS-yah)
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Meen (M-EEN)
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Meenabai (/miːnəbaɪ/)
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Meenabigai (mee-na-bee-gai)
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Meenambal (mee-nam-bal)
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Meenu (mee-noo)
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Minakshi (mee-NAHK-shee)
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Salmon (SAH-mən)
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Samak (sah-mahk)
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