Naath
/nɑːtʰ/noun
A variant transliteration of Nāth, meaning “lord” or “master,” especially in reference to the Hindu Nath yogic tradition.
Did you know?The Nath tradition is associated with legendary yogis such as Gorakhnath and with hatha-yoga practices aimed at spiritual liberation and extraordinary powers.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
nātha
“Lord, master, protector, or refuge”
Early Medieval India
Sanskrit
Nātha
“A title used for revered spiritual teachers and divine figures”
c. 9th–13th Century
Sanskrit
Nātha Sampradāya
“The Nath religious tradition of yogis, ascetics, and tantric practitioners”
Medieval Prakrits
Prakrit
nāha
“A vernacular form corresponding to Sanskrit nātha, meaning lord or master”
Medieval Hindi
Hindi
nāth
“Lord, master, or a member of the Nath yogic lineage”
Modern English
English
Naath / Nath
“A transliterated South Asian title, name, or designation for the Nath tradition”
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