The words from this language include Hindu religious terms ("ashram", "guru", "yoga"), precious stones ("beryl", "opal") and food items ("bhaji", "candy", "orange", "sugar").
Two words associated with Nazi Germany (1933 - 1945) are from Sanskrit ("Aryan", "swastika").
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aryan | noble | The same root as 'Iran'. Originally referring to Indo-European peoples; later used by Germany to denote Germanic peoples. |
| ashram | hermitage | Hindu religious retreat. |
| Banyan | Indian tree associated with the story of the Buddha. | |
| beryl | Pale green stone containing the metal Beryllium. | |
| bhaji | to fry | Indian starter (example 'mushroom bhaji'). |
| brilliant | cat's eye | |
| Buddha | enlightended one | Founder of Buddhism. |
| camphor | White aromatic substance. | |
| candy | crystalised sugar | Used in USA in place of the UK word 'sweets'. |
| crimson | Deep red colour. One of many colour words from Sanskrit. | |
| ginger | antler shaped | Root (named after its shape) used in cooking. |
| guru | teacher | Hindu teacher. |
| hemp | Name of an Indian plant used for fibre. | |
| indigo | Blue dye from India. | |
| lacquer | Coloured varnish. | |
| mandarin | counsellor | Used for a government officer and eventually became the name of a Chinese language. |
| mantra | thought | Hindu chant. |
| musk | scrotum | After the shape of the deer's scent bag. |
| Nile | blue | Egyptian river. |
| nirvana | be extinguished | State of bliss reached after all desire is extinguished. |
| opal | precious stone | |
| orange | Citrous fruit and colour. | |
| pepper | berry | Aromatic condiment. |
| Punjab | five rivers | Indian state; Pakistani province. |
| raja | king | Indian king or prince. UK rule in India became known as 'The Raj'. |
| Singapore | lion city | Asian City State. |
| sugar | Sweet crystals. | |
| swastika | luck | The swastika was originally a Buddhist symbol for luck. It can still be found on Hindu and Buddhist temples in India. |
