Where does “یار” come from?
یار (Ottoman Turkish) comes from Persian یار, from Persian یاور — assistant; police officer; major.
یار (Ottoman Turkish): friend, a beloved friend, one's lover; precipice
Definitions
- friend, a beloved friend, one's lover; precipice
Ancestry of “یار”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Persian | یار | friend, lover, companion; assistant, defender,... |
| 2 | Persian | یاور | assistant; police officer; major |