Chai

What “Chai” means

Noun

1. A female Romani.

Noun

1. Ellipsis of masala chai, a beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices, based loosely on Indian recipes.
2. Any tea beverage, but especially milk tea, regardless of whether it is spiced.

Noun

1. A Jewish symbol representing life, traditionally worn as an amulet.

Noun

1. A place above ground for storing wine casks.

Where the word comes from

Borrowed from Romani ćhaj (“Romani girl, daughter”).

From Hindustani चाय / چائے (cāy, “tea”), from Classical Persian چَای (čāy) (and Turkish çay, and cognates) from Sinitic 茶 (chá). Doublet of cha and tea; see that page for extended history.

Borrowed from Hebrew חַי (kháy, “alive”).

Borrowed from French chai, from Occitan.

Business name ideas with “Chai”

Industries where “Chai” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Tea Shop