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hijab meaning in Hindi

हिजाब hijāb

/hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/

hijab in Hindi: हिजाब (hijāb). In English, hijab means a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

Hindi words for hijab

headscarf
हिजाब hijāb

English meaning of hijab

  1. noun A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
  2. noun The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.

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Questions about hijab in Hindi

What is the meaning of hijab in Hindi?
Hijab in Hindi is हिजाब (hijāb).
hijab का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Hijab: हिजाब (hijāb).
What does hijab mean in English?
Hijab means a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

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