Where does “hijab” come from?
hijab (French) comes from French hidjab, from Arabic حِجَاب — cover, veil; veil.
hijab (French): Alternative spelling of hidjab
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of hidjab
Ancestry of “hijab”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | hidjab | hijab, the hajib headscarf |
| 2 | Arabic | حِجَاب | cover, veil; veil |