In Sri Lanka, the bandicoot rat is known as uru-meeya in Sinhala Language, the meaning of which directly translates to "pig-rat".

In Sri Lanka, this bird bears the echoic name of Korawakka in Sinhala Language.

In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Hisa kalu Kondaya' in Sinhala Language.

In Sri Lanka, this bird is knowns as alu girawa (ash-parrot) in Sinhala Language.

In Sri Lanka, this lizard is called Sikanala or Hikanala in Sinhala Language.

Jeronis excelled in the Sinhala Language and also astrology and the Ayurvedic system of medicine.

The common name for this species Malkoha is the vernacular name for the bird in Sinhala Language.

In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as demalichcha in Sinhala Language.

In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Galu-guduwa or Kaha kondaya in Sinhala Language.

Sinhala Language was also taught as a subject.