The Malta national anthem, “L-Innu Malti” (The Maltese Hymn), celebrates the unity and heritage of the Maltese nation. Below are the original lyrics in Maltese and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: L-Innu Malti (The Maltese Hymn)
- Written Date: 1922
- Lyricist: Dun Karm Psaila
- Composer: Robert Samut
- Official Adoption Date: 1945
Original Lyrics in Maltese
Lil din l-art ħelwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha,
Ħares Mulej, kif dejjem Int ħarist:
Ftakar li lilha bil-oħla dawl libbist.
Agħti kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min jaħkimha,
Rodd il-ħniena lis-sid, saħħa ‘l-ħaddiem:
Seddaq il-għaqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Malta national anthem English version. “L-Innu Malti” reflects the pride and unity of Malta. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Guard her, Lord, as ever Thou hast guarded,
This Motherland so dear whose name we bear!
Keep her in mind, whom You have clad with light.
Grant us, Almighty God, wisdom and strength,
Firmness in unity, peace to worker and citizen,
Peace in our country and strength to our people.
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