Where does “харем” come from?
харем (Bulgarian) comes from Ottoman Turkish حرم, from Arabic حَرَم — something prohibited; sanctuary, women;...
харем (Bulgarian): harem, seraglio
Ancestry of “харем”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ottoman Turkish | حرم | harem |
| 2 | Arabic | حَرَم | something prohibited; sanctuary, women;... |