List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin
This is a list of English words of Hindi and Urdu origin. Many Hindi and Urdu equivalents come from Sanskrit; See the list of English words of Sanskrit origin. Many other Persian languages belong to the original. Some later are of Arabic and Turkish origin. In many cases the words have come from several ways in the English language, which has finally become different meaning, spelling and pronunciation as have happened with the words of European origin. Many words came in English during British rule when many people considered Hindi and Urdu as Hindustani. The borrowed words of these colonies, often called Anglo Indians, are called.
A Avatar (ऐवाटार) From the Sanskrit word avatar, the expanse of a deity from a paradise B Bandanna (बन्डाना) To bind Bangle (बैंगल) Bracelet, bracelet Brahmin (ब्राह्मिन) Brahmin, a member of the Hindu caste, the traditional priest Bungalow (Bengali) From Bangla and Urdu Bangla, literally means "the house of Bengal style Bazaar (Bazar) From the market C Calico (Calico) From Calicut, where it was originally built Cheetah (चीताह) From cheetah, i.e. "odd colors" Chit (चिट) Letter, a letter or note Chutney (चुटनी) From chutney, literally means 'crush' or 'mashna' Cot (कॉट) Bedding to take anywhere, from the cot Cummerbund From the waistband - Urdu کمربند, [originally from the Persian کمربند] Cushy Gladly - Urdu خوشی [Originally from Persian] D Dacoit (डैकॉइट) Dacoity, member of the group of criminals involved in robbery and murder wikt: Dekko (देको) (Used for 'look' in colloquial language in the UK) From the look (originally from Persian) Dharma (धर्मा) Religious duties, from religion G Garam Masala (Garam Masala) From Hindi and Urdu Garam Masala گرم مصالحه, literally means "hot mix". Guru (गुरु) From a teacher, a teacher, instructor, intellectual or spiritual guide or leader, a person who conducts or advises, mentor etc. Gymkhana (जिमखाना) A word whose original is from a place where games are organized and many competitions are organized to take the talent test of the participants. (Originally from Persian) J Jaconet Revised version of Sanskrit Jagannath, from Jagannath (Puri), India, where such cloth was made for the first time. Jinnah Cap (Jinnah Cap) In the name of Pakistani politician Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who died in 1948 Such cap is still worn by Pakistani Muslims on various occasions. Juggernaut (जगरनॉट) From Jagannath, a form of Vishnu which is specially worshiped in Jagannath Temple, Puri, Orissa, where thousands of devotees stretch about 14 meters long, thousands of tons of heavy temple carts in the streets during the Rath Yatra festival. Early European travelers saw these festivals and possibly returned with unconfirmed reports that religious fanatics themselves commit suicide by throwing them under the wheels of the vehicle. That is why this word became a metaphor for any overwhelming and invincible thing due to institutional or material inertia. Jungle (जंगल) Another word for forest, from forest, to forest. K Karma (कर्मा) Work or work Khaki (खाकी) From khaki, "like dust color", - Urdu خاکی (originally from Persian) L Loot (लूट) Robbed, stolen or drowned M Multan (Multan) From Multan, Pakistan A type of blanket which is found mainly in Multan. Mogul From the Mughal emperors Maharajah A king P Poori (full) Hindi word whole, Sanskrit pur or cake Pundit (पण्डित) From Pandit, an educated scholar or priest Pukka (पुक्का) PAKKA, PAKKA roasted, cooked, solid Pajamas (Pajamas) From pajama, (originally from Persian) R Raita From raita Wheel With bread S Shampoo (Shampoo) From Chapo, whose appearance has changed now Shawl Shawl Sorbet From Sorbet (originally from Arabic) T Thug (ठग) With a thug, a thief or a traitor. Toddy Palm tree juice Typhoon (Typhoon) From "Hurricane" (originally from Persia) V verandah (वरान्दाह) From the veranda of Hindi or from any other Indian language originally from Portuguese or Spanish Y Yoga (योगा) By yoga, a traditional physical and mental learning of Indian origin, which has now become internationally popular Also see them
Hindi derivations] in Wiktionary
Selected Words of Indian Language Origin ] in Colonial & Postcolonial Literary Dialogues
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