Begum.
A surname of Bengali usage
Meaning & usage
A surname of Bengali usage
Where this word comes from
Ultimately from Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum).
An honorific title from Central and South Asia, often used by leading women in society.
Where this word comes from
Ultimately from Classical Persian بیگم (bēgum).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.