Urdu · Family & People
بہن
behen
Sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female sibling.
Example
میری بہن نرس ہے۔
My sister is a nurse.
Etymology
'بہن' (behen) comes from the Sanskrit term 'बहन' (bahana), which means sister. The word has been adopted into Urdu and remains prevalent in both spoken and written forms.
How & Where It’s Used
'بہن' (behen) is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used affectionately in conversations, emphasizing familial bonds.