Where does “hidjab” come from?
hidjab (French) comes from Arabic حِجَاب — cover, veil; veil.
hidjab (French): hijab, the hajib headscarf
Definitions
- hijab, the hajib headscarf
Ancestry of “hidjab”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | حِجَاب | cover, veil; veil |