Bengali · Family & People
শিশু
shishu
Child
Beginnernoun
Definition
A young person.
Example
পার্কে অনেক শিশু খেলছে।
Many children are playing in the park.
Etymology
The term 'শিশু' (shishu) comes from the Sanskrit word 'शिशु' (śiśu), which means child or infant, preserving its meaning across Bengali linguistic development.
How & Where It’s Used
It is used formally in educational and legal contexts, as well as informally in everyday speech, widely recognized in both written and spoken forms.
Literary Heritage
'শিশু' appears in various children's literature, songs, and educational texts, often focusing on childhood and innocence.