how to rename row index in pandas dataframe code example

Example 1: change specific column name pandas

df_new = df.rename(columns={'A': 'a'}) #change a from A

Example 2: rename column pandas

df_new = df.rename(columns={'A': 'a'}, index={'ONE': 'one'})
print(df_new)
#         a   B   C
# one    11  12  13
# TWO    21  22  23
# THREE  31  32  33

print(df)
#         A   B   C
# ONE    11  12  13
# TWO    21  22  23
# THREE  31  32  33

Example 3: pandas rename index values

df.rename(index={'alpha': 'mu'})