begum
A high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South AsiaA high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia
Meaning
2 sensesA high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia
Begum
бе́гумаbéguma
a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan
The form of address for such a woman
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum), from East Turkic begüm, from beg (a title of nobilityFrom Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum), from East Turkic begüm, from beg (a title of nobility in Iran, Central Asia and South Asia) + -um (feminine suffix for titles of nobility). Compare Classical Persian خانم (xānum).
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