Non- Arab and Non- Persian names of Muslims in our cultures

[KKF]

Re: Non- Arab and Non- Persian names of Muslims in our cultures

@Southie

Kkf yes that’s what I meant abt Meera and veena. They r Hindi or sanskriti origin. Interestingly in the west they have Mira

Finally u solved my confusion re Sikander Bhakt. I always read it as Bhakt. Am sure u r correct. Must have been Bakht. Didn’t know Bakht w meant fate. Mystery solved after about 36 years.

lolz at mystery! i’m glad you can sleep tonight not thinking about the word.

there are some Persian and Arabic names [typically Muslims names] have been acquired by Sikhs. one perfect example is Iqbal Singh. another is Ummeed Singh [ummeed = hope]…one more Talukdar Singh [Talukdar = ta-alluq + daar = who who has connection to something = association]