हवेली (Hindi)

Where does "हवेली" come from?

The Hindi word 'haveli' originates from the Arabic term 'ḥawālay,' meaning 'around.' It passed through Classical Persian as 'havālī,' which initially referred to the environs or vicinity of a place. Over time, the meaning shifted in Hindi to denote the grand residence or mansion situated within those surroundings.

Full etymology tree

• हवेली (havelī) (Hindi), 'mansion, haveli'
  • borrowed حوالی (havālī) (Classical Persian)
    • inherited حَوَالَيْ (ḥawālay) (Arabic), 'around'

Updated June 2026

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