Where does “Joshi” come from?
Joshi is an English word derived from Kalasha zhoshi, whose earlier meaning and origin remain unknown.
Joshi (English): A Kalash festival celebrated at the end of May, involving libations of milk, dancing, and rhythmic drumming
Definitions
- A Kalash festival celebrated at the end of May, involving libations of milk, dancing, and rhythmic drumming
Ancestry of “Joshi”, step by step
Joshi traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Japanese 女子プロレス
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 女子プロレス | — |
| 2 | Japanese | 女子 | girl; woman; wife and child; wife |
| 3 | Japanese | 子 | a child; a girl, especially a dear or desired... |
| 4 | Japanese | 鼠 | a mouse or a rat; general term for members of... |
| 5 | Japanese | nezumi | — |
via Kalasha zhoshi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalasha | zhoshi | Joshi |
via Hindi जोशी
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | जोशी | astrologer |