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Chauhan

Chauhan (name) means a surname of Hindi origin, associated with a prominent Rajput clan. Example: “The Chauhan dynasty ruled parts of northern India in medieval times.”

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A surname of Hindi origin, associated with a prominent Rajput clan.
"The Chauhan dynasty ruled parts of northern India in medieval times."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi चौहान (cauhān), from Sanskrit cāhamāna.

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Chauhan” mean?

The word “Chauhan” means a surname of Hindi origin, associated with a prominent Rajput clan.

How do you use “Chauhan” in a sentence?

Here is “Chauhan” used in a sentence: “The Chauhan dynasty ruled parts of northern India in medieval times.”

What part of speech is “Chauhan”?

“Chauhan” is a name.

Where does the word “Chauhan” come from?

The word “Chauhan” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi चौहान (cauhān), from Sanskrit cāhamāna.

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