Where does “डब्बावाला” come from?
डब्बावाला (Hindi) comes from Hindi डब्बा, from Urdu ڈبہ — a box, container.
डब्बावाला (Hindi): a dabbawalla
Definitions
- a dabbawalla
Ancestry of “डब्बावाला”, step by step
डब्बावाला traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hindi डब्बा
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | डब्बा | Alternative form of डिब्बा; box |
| 2 | Urdu | ڈبہ | a box, container |
via Hindi वाला
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | वाला | person in charge |