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This is a list of English language words of Hindi language origin. Many of the Hindi equivalents have originated from Sanskrit; see List of English words of Sanskrit origin. Many others are of Persian origin; see List of English words of Persian origin. Some of the latter are in turn of Arabic or Turkish origin. In some cases words have entered the English language by multiple routes - occasionally ending up with different meanings, spellings, or pronunciations, just as with words with European etymologies. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken mainly in North and Central India. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... A handcoloured engraving of Brahma This is a list of English words of Sanskrit origin. ... “Farsi” redirects here. ... As Indo-European languages, English and Persian have many words of common Proto-Indo-European origin, and many of these cognate words often have similar forms. ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ...

bangle 

from bāngṛī बांगड़ी, a type of bracelet

bazaar 

from bāzār बाज़ार, a marketplace

blighty 

from vilāyatī विलायती, foreigner

candy 

from unknown

caravan 

from kārvān कारवाँ, moving house

chai 

from chāy चाय, tea made with spices, commonly cardamom

chit 

from chitthi, a letter or note

cot 

from khāt, खाट, a portable bed

loot 

from lūtnā लूटना, to loot

pukka 

from pakkā पक्का, cooked, ripe, solid

sentry 

from Santri, an armed guard

sepoy 

from Sepahi, a soldier

shampoo 

from champu, a scalp massage

thug 

from thag ठग, meaning thief

teapoy 

from Tipaya, a three legged stool

toddy 

from tārī ताड़ी, juice of the palmyra palm

pajama 

from Payjamo, a garment worn as a trouser

jungle 

from jungle, another word for forest

kamarband 

from Kamar Bandh, meaning waist band or waist cloth

juggernaut 

from Jagannath, an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, whose idol, it was formerly supposed, so excited his worshipers when it was hauled along on a large car during religious rites that they threw themselves under the wheels and were crushed

guru 

from Guru, meaning teacher and a guide

karma 

from karma, meaning your deeds-good and bad

Bangles in Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. ... The Grand Timcheh of Qoms Bazaar. ... Dear Old Blighty was a common expression of longing for home in the British Army during World War I. It is a sentimental reference. ... For other uses, see Candy (disambiguation). ... Look up caravan and Caravan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Chai (disambiguation). ... Satchitananda is a Hindu term literally meaning truth (sat), consciousness (chit), and bliss (ananda). ... The letters COT may mean: Cot, a synonym for bed. ... Loot has several meanings: Loot is a stage play by Joe Orton; see loot (play). ... The Pukka Electric Mini-bike is a small, battery-powered, two-wheeled vehicle that can carry a passenger weighing 220-225 pounds max to speeds up to 16 MPH. Currently, the Pukka has only one model, the GX400C released in 2002, which has undergone many minor parts changes, including throttle... Sentry may refer to: A sentry is a guard at a gate or other point of passage. ... A sepoy (from Persian سپاهی Sipâhi meaning soldier) was a native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a European power, usually of the United Kingdom. ... Shampoo is a common hair care product used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. ... Look up thug in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A teapoy. ... For other uses, see Palm wine (disambiguation). ... Categories: Stub | Clothing ... Box Log Falls, Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia Jungle usually refers to a dense forest in a hot climate, such as a tropical rainforest. ... The Car of Juggernaut, as depicted in the 1851 Illustrated London Reading Book The term juggernaut ( ) is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable that will crush all in its path. ... For other uses, see Guru (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Karma (disambiguation). ...

See also

• Indian English
• Hobson-Jobson
• List of English words of Sanskrit origin
• List of English words of Urdu origin
• Lists of English words of international origin
• The category of words with Hindi derivations at Wiktionary, Wikipedia's sister project