Begam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Begam means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Begam has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Begama.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBegam in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a (Muslim) lady; Mrs.; [begamata] plural of [begama; begami] pertaining to or belonging to a [begama.]..—begam (बेगम) is alternatively transliterated as Begama.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBēgaṃ (ಬೇಗಂ):—[adverb] = ಬೇಗ [bega]2.
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Bēgaṃ (ಬೇಗಂ):—[noun] the wife of a Muslim king.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Begama, Begambahar, Begami.
Ends with: Inisanumbegam, Khasabegam.
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Indian Women in Conference < [March, 1928]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)