Where does “babu” come from?
babu (English) comes from Hindi बाबू, from Ashokan Prakrit ?????-.
babu (English): A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr.,...
Definitions
- A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr.,...
Ancestry of “babu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | बाबू | papa, father; clerk; sir, mister |
| 2 | Ashokan Prakrit | ?????- | — |
Words derived from “babu”