Where does “नायर” come from?
नायर (Hindi) comes from Malayalam നായർ — Nair, a major subcaste of Kshatriyas in Kerala, India.
नायर (Hindi): Nair a member of a group of Indian Hindu castes originating from Kerala
Definitions
- Nair a member of a group of Indian Hindu castes originating from Kerala
Ancestry of “नायर”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malayalam | നായർ | Nair, a major subcaste of Kshatriyas in Kerala, India |