Where does “yaar” come from?
yaar (English) comes from Urdu یار, from Persian یار, from Persian یاور — assistant; police officer; major.
yaar (English): A friend, pal, or buddy; lover
Definitions
- A friend, pal, or buddy; lover
Ancestry of “yaar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Urdu | یار | pal; buddy; friend |
| 2 | Persian | یار | friend, lover, companion; assistant, defender,... |
| 3 | Persian | یاور | assistant; police officer; major |