Where does “ganja” come from?
ganja (Portuguese) comes from Hindi गांजा, from Sanskrit गञ्जा — tavern; drinking-vessel; hemp.
ganja (Portuguese): arrogance or vanity
Ancestry of “ganja”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | गांजा | ganja, marijuana, weed |
| 2 | Sanskrit | गञ्जा | tavern; drinking-vessel; hemp |