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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