Gujarati · Family & People
bahen
Sister
A female sibling; ben is also added to women's names as respect.
મારી બહેન નર્સ છે.
My sister is a nurse.
'બહેન' (bahen) is derived from the Sanskrit term 'भगिनी' (bhaginī) meaning sister. It reflects societal ties of kinship and familial relationships.
'બહેન' is used informally in family settings and among friends. It can be both spoken and written, depending on the context.