Where does “یار” come from?

یار (Urdu) comes from Persian یار, from Persian یاور — assistant; police officer; major.

یار (Urdu): pal; buddy; friend

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Persian	یار	friend, lover, companion; assistant, defender,...
2	Persian	یاور	assistant; police officer; major

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