While it is considered a dialect of Dhivehi (the official language of the Maldives), it is distinct enough to be recognized as a separate language.
However, other languages are also spoken in the Lakshadweep islands, including:
* Malayalam: The official language of the state of Kerala, which Lakshadweep is a part of.
* Hindi: The national language of India.
* English: An official language of India.
It's important to note that the specific language spoken might vary between the different islands of Lakshadweep.