Gojri
/ˈɡoʊdʒri/noun
An Indo-Aryan language traditionally associated with the Gujjar (Gurjar) people of South Asia.
Did you know?Gojri is also called Gujari or Gurjari, and its name reflects the traditional association of the language with Gujjar communities rather than a mystical or occult origin.
Etymological Timeline
Early Medieval Period
Sanskrit
Gurjara
“An ethnonym referring to the Gurjara people; the deeper origin of the name is uncertain.”
Medieval Period
Apabhramsha / Early Indo-Aryan
Gurjari
“A form associated with the Gurjar people or their language.”
Medieval Period
Old Gujarati and related regional speech
Gujari
“A language or speech variety connected with Gurjar communities.”
Modern Period
South Asian usage
Gojri / Gojari
“A regional name for the language spoken by many Gujjar communities.”
Modern English
English
Gojri
“The established English name of the Indo-Aryan language.”