Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bahu

Noun

/bɑːhuː/

Definition

A term used in various South Asian languages, primarily Hindi and Punjabi, to refer to a daughter-in-law.

Examples

The bahu of the family is often involved in the daily chores and rituals.
In many cultures, the bahu is celebrated during festivals and family gatherings.
Every year, the family hosts a special dinner to honor their bahu on her birthday.

Meaning

In a familial context, ‘bahu’ denotes a woman who is married into a family, specifically the wife of a son, embodying both cultural and social roles within her in-laws’ household.