Rajasthani

noun

Ra·​jas·​tha·​ni ˌrä-jə-ˈstä-nē 

ˌrä-zhə-

: the Indo-Aryan dialects of Rajasthan

Examples of Rajasthani in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The backstory While not an actual historic palace like much of this hotel’s competition throughout India, it was conceived as a modern-day Rajasthani fort–and purpose-built in 1997 with modern living in mind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

They are written in different languages and scripts, such as Prakrit and Sanskrit, Gujarati, Rajasthani, and early Hindi scripts. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026

The dishes are fittingly inspired by those from royal Rajasthani and Mughal kitchens, as well as other international cuisines. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026

Head to the blue city of India, Jodhpur for the Rajasthani International Folk Festival. — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025

In all its rooms, modern amenities are elevated with Rajasthani gilt and decorative touches with royal-style upholstery and furniture. — Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024

Udaipur is at the center of a Rajasthani Royal Cuisine revival, following a growing trend of preserving classical and historical cuisine in the region. — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Try the Rajasthani and Mughlai menu in their outdoor area, with dishes such as badam shorba and mirchi baingan ke salan. — Jahnavi Bhatt, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu Rājasthānī, from Rājasthān Rajasthan

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Rajasthani

• canny
• cranny
• fanny
• grannie
• granny
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny