The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, President Russ Kun announced in a recent statement. The change aligns the country’s international representation with the spelling and pronunciation used in the national language.

Under the new designation, the country’s international code will be updated from NRU to NRO. Additionally, citizens will be referred to as dei-Naoero rather than Nauruan. While the country has commonly been pronounced as "Now-roo" internationally, the revised name reflects the local pronunciation, "Now-ero."

The government described the name change as a return to the island’s traditional identity. The announcement was posted on the administration’s official Facebook page, underscoring the importance of cultural heritage in this symbolic shift.

Located in the South Pacific, the small island republic has often been known abroad by a name derived from English colonial usage. With this official adjustment, Naoero seeks to strengthen its national identity by restoring usage rooted in local language and tradition. The change is expected to affect diplomatic references, international codes, and formal documents in the coming months.