PANi

Pani is a term with several distinct meanings across languages and contexts, and it may refer to different concepts depending on how it is used.

In Polish, Pani is a formal courtesy title for a woman, equivalent to “Ms.” or “Mrs.”. It is used in direct address or before a surname or given name to show respect, for example Pani Kowalska. The word is capitalized when used as part of a direct address or title.

In several Indo-Aryan languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali, pani means water. It is a common noun encountered in everyday speech, literature, and media, and it appears in phrases and expressions related to drinking water, rivers, and other water-related topics.

Pani also appears as a personal name element in the Indian subcontinent. It is used as a surname in various regional communities, including Odia, Bengali, and Marathi groups, among others, and may also occur as a given name in some cases. As a surname, it is found among people in India and in diaspora communities around the world.

Because pani has different meanings in different languages, its interpretation is highly contextual. Outside of these primary uses, the term can appear in place names, transliterations, or as part of longer phrases in other linguistic or cultural settings, but those uses are typically tied to one of the established meanings described above.