8 Famous English Words Derived From Sanskrit Origins

Pawan Rai
Apr 10, 2024

Bungalow

The word "bungalow" comes from the Indian Hindustani word "bangala," which means "belonging to Bengal."

Cheetah

The word "cheetah" comes from the Sanskrit word "Chitra," which means "uniquely marked."

Bangle

The word "bangle" comes from the Sanskrit word "Bangala," which means "a type of bracelet or hand-worn jewelry."

Bandana

The word "bandana" comes from the Hindi word "baandhna," which means "to tie."

Avatar

The word "avatar" comes from the Sanskrit word "Avatara." It means when gods come down to earth in human form.

Punch

The word "punch" comes from the Sanskrit word for "five." This is because traditional punch typically includes five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon or lime juice, water, and spices.

Loot

The word "loot" comes from the Hindi word "Lut," which means "the spoils of war." "Lut" comes from the Sanskrit word "lotram" or "loptram," which means "plunder."

Jungle

The word "jungle" comes from the Sanskrit word jaṅgala, which means "rough and arid." It came into English from Hindi in the 18th century.

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