The word "hindi" refers to the Hindi language, which is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in India. It is one of the 22 officially recognized languages in the country and serves as a lingua franca in many northern and central parts of India. Hindi is written in the Devanagari script and is known for its rich literary tradition as well as its use in films, music, and everyday communication.
The word "Hindi" is derived from "Hind," which historically referred to the land of the Indus River and the associated region. The term has Persian origins, where "Hind" means "India." The suffix "-i" is used to denote the language spoken in that region.