Where does “Pathan” come from?
Pathan comes from Hindi पठान, traced to Ashokan Prakrit, though the ultimate origin and meaning remain uncertain.
Pathan (English): In India and Pakistan, a Pashtun; a member of the...
Definitions
- In India and Pakistan, a Pashtun; a member of the...
Ancestry of “Pathan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | पठान | Pashtun, Pathan |
| 2 | Ashokan Prakrit | ?????? | — |