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Naihar

नैहर
NAI-har

Naihar (नैहर) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning maternal home or family of a woman. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer NAIHAR (6).

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Meaning & usage

Naihar refers to the maternal home or family of a woman in Indian culture. It is often used in the context of marriage, where a woman may return to her naihaar after marriage or during festivals. The term emphasizes the importance of maternal ties and the woman's connection to her birth family.

In a sentence

During the festival, she visited her naihar to celebrate with her family.

Naihar as a crossword answer

Naihar is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Maternal home or family of a woman” (6)

Category: Concept Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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