Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!

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Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô
English: Oh, our Beloved Fatherland
National Anthem of Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Lyrics Norbert Raharisoa
Music Rahajason

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô is the national anthem of Madagascar. The title translates as "Oh, our Beloved Fatherland." It the lyrics were written by Norbert Raharisoa to the music by Rahajason.

Malagasy lyrics Approximate translation
First stanza

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Ry Madagasikara soa.
Ny Fitiavanay anao tsy miala,
Fa ho anao, ho anao doria tokoa.

Oh, Our beloved fatherland
Oh good Madagascar.
Our love for you will always stay,
For you, for you for ever.

Chorus:

Tahionao ry Zanahary
'Ty Nosindrazanay ity
Hiadana sy ho finaritra
He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.

Protect for you oh God creator
This island of our ancestors
So that it may live in peace and joy
Hey! We are truly blessed.

Second stanza

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hanompoan'anao
Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay,
'Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.

Oh our beloved fatherland!
We wish to serve you with
The body and heart, spirit that is ours,
You are precious and truly deserving

Third stanza

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hitahian'anao,
Ka Ilay Nahary 'zao tontolo izao
No fototra ijoroan'ny satanao.

Oh our beloved fatherland!
We wish that you will be blessed,
So that the creator of the universe
Will be the foundation of you laws.