Where does “Mafia” come from?
Mafia (Italian) comes from Arabic مَاجَاس — bragging, boasting, aggressive.
Mafia (Italian): The Mafia; mafia; arrogance
Definitions
- The Mafia; mafia; arrogance
Ancestry of “Mafia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | مَاجَاس | bragging, boasting, aggressive |