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  2. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    from Hindi and Urdu: An acknowledged leader in a field, from the Mughal rulers of India like Akbar and Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Maharaja. from Hindi and Sanskrit: A great king. Mantra. from Hindi and Sanskrit: a word or phrase used in meditation. Masala.

  3. Kamala (name) - Wikipedia

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    Kamala (name) Kamala is a Sanskrit word meaning lotus. [1][2] It is used as a feminine given name in Indian culture, predominantly by Hindu families, as it is one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, who appears from the centre of a lotus. [3] The masculine counterpart Kamal is a given name for Indian boys.

  4. Tanisha (name) - Wikipedia

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    South Asia. Tanisha is a feminine given name in many cultures. In the Sanskrit language, Tanisha is the feminine equivalent of the name Tanish and persons with the name are commonly Hindu by religion or of the Indo-Aryan peoples. [1] Tanisha is a Hausa variant transcription of the name Tani (Hausa and English) and means born on a Monday in Hausa.

  5. Hindustani language - Wikipedia

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    Hindustani is a Central Indo-Aryan language based on Khari Boli (Khaṛi Boli). Its origin, development, and function reflect the dynamics of the sociolinguistic contact situation from which it emerged as a colloquial speech. It is inextricably linked with the emergence and standardisation of Urdu and Hindi.

  6. Hindi–Urdu transliteration - Wikipedia

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    HindiUrdu transliteration. HindiUrdu (Devanagari: हिन्दी-उर्दू, Nastaliq: ہندی-اردو) (also known as Hindustani) [1][2] is the lingua franca of modern-day Northern India and Pakistan (together classically known as Hindustan). [3] Modern Standard Hindi is officially registered in India as a standard written ...

  7. Jigar (given name) - Wikipedia

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    Jigar (given name) Jigar or Jeegar , used in Gujarati and English -language communities. Jigar is also an Urdu slang name for friend. The name has a Persian background and history. The meaning of Jigar is kind-hearted. [1] In the Hindi, Jigar is also used as a symbol of love and affection. In Hindi, Jigar is also synonymous with courage.

  8. Rana (name) - Wikipedia

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    Rana is a given name and surname of multiple origins.. Rana is a surname found in Nepal. It belongs to the Magar indigenous people of Nepal.It is also used by chhetri group. . Rana is one of the seven clans of Magars Tribes, “i.e.” Notable people with the surname: Sarbajit Rana Magar, Indira Ranamagar, Sita Rana Magar, Abhiman Singh Rana Magar, Victoria Cross holder Karanbahadur R

  9. Hindustani kinship terms - Wikipedia

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    The kinship terms of Hindustani (Hindi - Urdu) differ from the English system in certain respects. [1] In the Hindustani system, kin terms are based on gender, [2] and the difference between some terms is the degree of respect. [3] Moreover, "In Hindi and Urdu kinship terms there is clear distinction between the blood relations and affinal ...