Bhaban
Bhaban is a term used primarily in the Urdu and Bengali languages to denote a building, house, or dwelling. The word is derived from the Persian root “bābā” meaning a large house or mansion and has been incorporated into South Asian languages through historical Persian influence. In everyday language, bhaban is often employed to refer to more substantial structures such as government offices, religious institutions, or grand private residences, distinguishing them from smaller homes or cottages.
In Urdu, the spelling varies as بھابن or بھابن, and the term is commonly found in compound phrases
Although bhaban can be synonymous with other building-related words such as “mansion,” “villa,” or “house,” it