Associations to the word «Shaitan»

Wiktionary

SHAITAN, noun. An evil djinn of Arab mythology, Satan, devil.
SHAITAN, noun. (India) (archaic) A dust storm.

Dictionary definition

SHAITAN, noun. (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray.

Wise words

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