"Meda Dau Doka" (Fijian pronunciation: [meⁿda ⁿdɔu̯ ⁿdoka]), also known as "God Bless Fiji" in English, is the national anthem of Fiji. It was adopted in 1970 when the country got its independence from the United Kingdom.
| English: God Bless Fiji | |
|---|---|
National anthem of  Fiji | |
| Lyrics | Michael Francis Alexander Prescott |
| Music | Charles Austin Miles |
| Adopted | 1970 |
Earlier, in 1911, American gospel writer Charles Austin Miles composed the music for the Christian hymn Dwelling in Beulah Land – the same melody that is being used for this song today.
The lyrics (words) were written by Michael Francis Alexander Prescott.[1] The Fijian version and the English version are not translations of each other, and the English version is used much more commonly.[2]
In 2008, it was suggested that this anthem should be sung in Fijian, English and Fiji Hindi – the country's official languages – all in one piece.[3][2]
Fijian version
| Fijian lyrics (official) |
IPA transcription | Fijian to English translation |
|---|---|---|
Meda dau doka ka vinakata na vanua |
[meⁿda ⁿdɔu̯ ⁿdoka ka βinakata na βanua] |
Let us show our pride and honour our nation |
English version
- This version is much more popular.[2]
- Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji
- As we stand united under noble banner blue
- And we honour and defend the cause of freedom ever
- Onward march together
- God bless Fiji
- Chorus:
- For Fiji, ever Fiji, let our voices ring with pride
- For Fiji, ever Fiji, her name hails far and wide,
- A land of freedom, hope and glory, to endure what ever befalls
- May God bless Fiji
- Forever more!
Fiji Hindi version
- He jagdishwar, kripa karo tum Fiji desh pe apne
- Ahle watan hum teri sharan mein, teri dhwaja ke neehe
- Ajaadi ki raksha aur samman sada hum karege
- Sab milke badhte rahege
- Sarwamangal Fiji
- Yeh Fiji, hamara Fiji
- Hum sab mil gaate rahe
- Yeh Fiji Hamara Fiji
- Yeh naara lagate rahe
- Dharti hai apni, azaadi, asha aur garva ki
- Kripa rahe prabhu ki, Fiji par sarwada[4]
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