Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô

English: Oh, Beloved Land of our Ancestors!
National anthem of Madagascar
Lyrics	Pasteur Rahajason
Music	Norbert Raharisoa
Adopted	1958

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! is the national anthem of Madagascar. The lyrics was written by Pasteur Rahajason and the music by Norbert Raharisoa. It is similar to a march and is influenced by European music. It is often played by Malagasy musicians on accordion.

Malagasy lyrics	French translation	Approximate English translation
First stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Ry Madagasikara soa. Ny Fitiavanay anao tsy miala, Fa ho anao, ho anao doria tokoa.	Ô Chère Terre de nos ancêtres Ô belle Madagascar Notre amour pour toi ne faillira pas Et restera à ta cause éternellement fidèle.	Oh, beloved land of our ancestors! Oh good Madagascar. Our love for you will not leave, For you, for you for ever.
Chorus:
Tahionao ry Zanahary 'Ty Nosindrazanay ity Hiadana sy ho finaritra He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.	Benit, ô Créateur, Cette île de nos ancêtres Qu'elle connaisse joie et bonheur Et que nous soyons vraiment heureux.	Bless, oh Creator, This island of our ancestors To 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.	Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie Nous espérons mettre à ton service notre corps, notre cœur, notre âme, qui est certes précieux et plein de dignité.	Oh beloved land of our ancestors! We wish to serve you With the body, heart and 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.	Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie Nous implorons que tu sois bénie, par le créateur de l'Univers qui est la base de ton existence	Oh beloved land of our ancestors! We wish that you will be blessed, So that the Creator of this world Will be the foundation of your laws.