60 Words
- 1 Aarav A male given name of Indian origin, popular among Hindi speakers.
- 2 amma A word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context.
- 3 Avinash A male given name of Hindi origin, meaning "indestructible".
- 4 babu A respectful title for a Hindu man, similar to "Mr.", traditionally placed after the surname.
- 5 babuji A respectful South Asian term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "sir" or "mister" but warmer and mor...
- 6 bangle A rigid, usually round bracelet worn on the wrist or ankle, typically without a clasp.
- 7 bapu An affectionate term for "father," used in Hindi and several other South Asian languages.
- 8 ber The Indian jujube, a fruit-bearing tree native to South Asia, also known by its scientific name Ziziphus mauri...
- 9 Bhabhi A term used in South Asian families for a sister-in-law, especially an elder brother's wife.
- 10 Bhaskar A surname of Hindi origin.
- 11 Bihari Relating to the Indian state of Bihar or its people.
- 12 Chand A surname of Hindi origin, meaning "moon."
- 13 Chandi A fierce form of the Hindu goddess Durga.
- 14 chitty A short written note, voucher, or slip used to record a small debt or authorize a purchase.
- 15 chutney A spicy or tangy condiment, typically made from fruit or vegetables, originating in South Asian cuisine.
- 16 coolie (dated, now often offensive) An unskilled laborer, historically often of Chinese or Indian descent, especially...
- 17 dacoit A member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions.
- 18 dal Split lentils, peas, or beans used in South Asian cooking, or a spiced dish made from them.
- 19 Deepak A male given name common in India, also used as a surname.
- 20 Desi Relating to the people, culture, or products of South Asia and its diaspora.
- 21 dhoti A long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs like a loincloth, traditionally worn by men in India.
- 22 didi A respectful term of address for an older female relative or family friend, used in South Asian English.
- 23 diya A small oil lamp, traditionally made of clay, with a cotton wick, used in South Asian homes and religious cere...
- 24 dum Cooked slowly by trapping steam inside a sealed pot, as in South Asian cuisine.
- 25 Gopal A masculine given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "cowherd," used especially as a name of the god...
- 26 gora (South Asian, informal) A white or fair-skinned person, especially a European.
- 27 hing Asafoetida, a pungent spice used mainly in South Asian cooking.
- 28 Jaipur The capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town.
- 29 jodi In South Asian English, a pair or couple, especially a matched or well-suited one.
- 30 kabaddi A South Asian contact sport in which a lone "raider" dashes into the opposing team's half, tries to tag defend...
- 31 Lahore The second-largest city in Pakistan, capital of Punjab province, known for its Mughal-era architecture.
- 32 loot Goods stolen or taken by force, especially during war, a riot, or (in video games) after defeating an enemy.
- 33 Madhav A male given name used in India, referring to the Hindu deity Krishna.
- 34 maharaja A Hindu prince or king of high rank, especially in historical India, ranking above an ordinary raja.
- 35 Manda A shortened, informal form of the female given name Amanda.
- 36 marg A road or path.
- 37 Maruti A car made by the Indian manufacturer Maruti Suzuki.
- 38 paan A chewable preparation of betel leaf, areca nut, and sometimes tobacco, popular across South Asia.
- 39 Poonam A Hindu female given name derived from a Hindi word for "full moon."
- 40 puri A small, round, deep-fried bread from South Asia that puffs up when cooked.
- 41 Rajasthan A state in northwestern India, whose capital is Jaipur.
- 42 Rishabh A masculine given name of Indian usage, from Hindi.
- 43 Rohit A masculine given name of Indian origin, from Sanskrit.
- 44 sada Plain or unseasoned, without added spices or stuffing.
- 45 Sagar A city and district in Madhya Pradesh, India, and also a surname and given name.
- 46 Sapna A female given name used in India, from a Hindi word meaning "dream."
- 47 shampoo A liquid soap-like product made for washing hair.
- 48 Sharma A surname common among Hindi and Telugu speakers in India.
- 49 shastri A teacher or scholar of traditional Hindu scriptures (shastras).
- 50 Sheetal A female given name of South Asian origin.
- 51 Shimla The capital city of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.
- 52 Shinde A surname of Hindi origin, common in India.
- 53 Singh A common South Asian surname, especially among Sikhs and in parts of northern India.
- 54 Suraj A male given name of Hindi origin, meaning "sun," used mainly by Hindus.
- 55 Swamy A surname of Hindi origin, related to the title "swami."
- 56 tat (informal, chiefly British) Cheap, tacky, or poor-quality items; junk or trinkets.
- 57 Thakur A title of nobility historically used for feudal lords in parts of the Indian subcontinent.
- 58 Thar A large desert straddling the border of India and Pakistan.
- 59 thug A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
- 60 vada A savoury fried snack, shaped like a small doughnut or fritter, popular across South Asia.