🤓👆 Erm actually, it's pronounced Malé, but it was originally called Mahal, as it was the seat of the Maldivian royal dynasties. Over time, the name evolved into Malé, which is now the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. The Maldives itself is said to mean "the islands of Malé", highlighting the city's central role in the nation's identity.
