Kaur

British  

/ ˈkaʊr /

noun

1. a title assumed by a Sikh woman when she becomes a full member of the community

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Etymology

Origin of Kaur

from Punjabi, literally: princess

Example Sentences

Kaur also says the phenomenon recalls a "moment right before it switched over into that really rapidly increasing technological growth."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"I think this is a pretty common coping mechanism for a lot of people" to return to shows they enjoyed in their youth, Kaur said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The woman is Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, 57, the blunt-spoken assistant attorney general for civil rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"There needs to be an open, honest inquiry which allows learning to be implemented right away as the inquiry is happening," Kaur said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

And in this object he recognised his quondam smart, well-groomed—and, to all but himself, somewhat arrogant—chuprassi, Kaur Singh.

From The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier by Mitford, Bertram