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English word origin

Etymology of Begum

Ultimately from Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum).

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noun

An honorific title from Central and South Asia, often used by leading women in society.

name

A surname of Bengali usage

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Ultimately from Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum).

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