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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~5000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Malaysia (Melaka) ·  Singapore | |
| Languages | |
| Chitty Malay · Malay · English | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tamils · Telugus · Malays · Peranakan · Indian Malaysians · Indian Singaporeans |
The Chitty, also known as the Chetty or Chetti Melaka, are a distinctive group of South Indian originated people found mainly and initially in Melaka, Malaysia, where they settled around the 16th century, and in Singapore where they migrated to in the 18th and 19th centuries from Melaka. They are also known as the "Indian Peranakans" and have adopted Malay (mostly) and Chinese cultural practices whilst also retaining their Hindu faith and heritage.[2] In the 21st century, their population stands at 2,000. The Chitty/Chetti community or Chettiar community, hails from different peoples of South-Eastern India and are devout Hindus.
- ^ "Chetti Melaka of the Straits - Rediscovering Peranakan Indian Communities". www.roots.sg. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Meet the Chetti Melaka, or Peranakan Indians, striving to save their vanishing culture". CNA.
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