 They were relocated due to erosion on their island to other parts of the Kaafu Atoll, including the Hulhulé Island and the capital city of Malé.The name Giraavaru is thought to be derived from the words "Gira" meaning eroding and "varu" meaning people or islanders.The Giraavaru origins are descendant of ancient Tamils from southwestern coast of India and northwestern shores of Sri Lanka, who probably settled on the island around the Sangam period (300BC-300AD) They are mentioned in the legend about the establishment of the capital and kingly rule in Malé, where the Giraavaru people granted permission to a visiting king "Koimala Kalo" prior to the foundation of his kingdom on Malé.They heavily mixed with Indo Aryan speakers to create Modern Dhivehi people's.