Emblem of the Maldives
The National Emblem of the Maldives consists of a coconut palm, a crescent, and two criss-crossing National Flags with the traditional Title of the State.
Interpretation
The depicted coconut palm represents the livelihood of the Nation according to Maldivian folklore and tradition. The inhabitants believe it to be the most beneficial tree to them as they use every part of the tree on various applications ranging from medicine to boat building. The crescent and its accompanying star embodies the Islamic faith of the State and its authority respectively.The words of the scroll Ad-Dawlat Al-Mahaldibiyya are written in the Arabic naskh style of script. They were used by Sultan AI-Ghazee [Mohamed Thakurufaanu Al-Azam] one of the most illustrious heroes of the nation. The title Ad-Dawlat Al-Mahaldibiyya means the "State of the Mahal Dibiyat", which is the name Ibn Battuta and other Medieval Arab travellers used to refer to the Maldives.