Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
3 sources·Updated August 3, 2026
Nauru name change
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- NYT World·1h agoNauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.
Read at NYT World → - ABC News Top·5h agoNauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language
Read at ABC News Top → - Guardian World·6h agoNauru officially changes its name to Naoero
Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional name The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national…
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