Oval and egg-shaped fruits hold deep symbolism across cultures, often representing fertility, potential, and new beginnings. Just as an egg suggests life waiting to hatch, these fruits are seen as vessels of creation and growth.
In Indian and East Asian traditions, plump, for instance, oval fruits are frequently chosen for offerings and rituals. They’re not only a symbol of gratitude to the earth but also a wish for abundance and prosperity in the seasons to come. Whether served during festivals, displayed in temples, or painted in traditional art, oval fruits carry meaning that goes beyond their flavor.
From common staples like mangoes and dates to tropical rarities like sapodilla and feijoa, the oval-shaped fruits in the list below represent both global diversity and the enduring belief in the fruitfulness of life.
Ackee  |
Ambarella  |
Apricot  |
Avocado  |
Barberry  |
Cantaloupe  |
Damson  |
Date  |
Eggfruit  |
Feijoa  |
Fig  |
Goji berry  |
Grape  |
Honeydew  |
Horned melon  |
Indian jujube  |
Jacote  |
Lingonberry  |
Loquat  |
Mango  |
Mulberry  |
Olive  |
Papaya  |
Passion fruit  |
Salmonberry  |
Sapodilla  |
Sea buckthorn  |
Soursop  |
Tayberry  |
Tomato  |
Breadfruit  |
Chayote  |
Cherimoya  |
Dragon Fruit  |
Durian  |
Eggplant  |
Gac Fruit  |
Guava  |
Rambutan  |
Hog Plum  |
Salak (Snake Fruit)  |
Tamarillo  |
List of Different Types of Oval Fruits
- Ackee (when closed)
- Ambarella (June plum)
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Barberry
- Breadfruit
- Cantaloupe
- Chayote
- Cherimoya
- Damson
- Date
- Dragon Fruit
- Durian
- Eggfruit (Canistel)
- Egg plant
- Feijoa (pineapple guava)
- Fig
- Hog Plum
- Gac Fruit
- Goji berry
- Grape (some varieties, like red globe or moon drops)
- Guava
- Honeydew
- Horned melon
- Indian jujube
- Jacote
- Lingonberry (sometimes oval)
- Loquat
- Mango
- Mulberry (slightly elongated/oval)
- Olive
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Rambutan
- Salak (Snake Fruit)
- Salmonberry
- Sapodilla
- Sea buckthorn
- Soursop (sometimes oval, with spiny skin)
- Tamarillo
- Tayberry
- Tomato (Roma and grape tomatoes)
Of course, this isn’t a complete catalog of every oval fruit in existence. Regional varieties, hybrids, and lesser-known fruits continue to expand the list, especially in areas where wild or indigenous species flourish. But whether eaten fresh, offered in ceremony, or simply admired for their form, oval fruits remind us that life’s potential often comes beautifully wrapped in nature’s own elegant c