Jodhpur
/ˈdʒoʊd.pʊr/noun
A city in Rajasthan, India, known historically as the capital of the princely state of Marwar.
Did you know?Jodhpur is a relatively modern place-name, coined in 1459 when Rao Jodha founded the city and named it after himself, so its “hidden power” is not occult but dynastic.
Etymological Timeline
15th Century
Rajasthani
Jodhpur
“A fortified city founded by Rao Jodha, literally 'Jodha's city' or 'city of Jodha'.”
15th Century
Rajasthani
Jodha
“A personal name used by the Rathore ruler Rao Jodha.”
14th-15th Century
Sanskrit/Prakrit
Yodh(a)
“A warrior or fighter; a possible name element associated with martial identity.”
Modern English
English
Jodhpur
“The proper name of the Indian city and, by extension, the style name for related regional items.”
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