Chenabi

English

Etymology

Coined by Anzer Ayoob, Kashmiri journalist, circa 2017, from Chenab +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʃəˈnɑːbi/

Noun

Chenabi (plural Chenabis)

  1. A person from the Chenab Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
    We choose Chenabi for our unique identity. — Ayoob, 24 November 2023
    Chenabi Kashmiris thrive in the Himalayas. — Pampori, 21 August 2024
    Chenabi people are determined to show the way forward. — Tak, 25 August 2024
    Chenabis live in Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban. — Malik, 4 September 2024

Adjective

Chenabi (comparative more Chenabi, superlative most Chenabi)

  1. Relating to the people, culture, or languages of the Chenab Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
    Certain local dialects as Chenabi have been designated. — Walia, 7 April 2024
    The Chenabi languages are spoken in the region. — Ayoob, 9 March 2025
    The entire Chenabi population deserves recognition. — Malik, 4 September 2024

Translations

References

  • Ayoob, Anzer. "Chenabi: Why We Choose This Term For Our Unique Identity." Bold Voice News, 24 November 2023. [1].
  • Walia, Harry. "Reviving Vedic Names for Rivers in J&K." Daily Excelsior, 7 April 2024. [2].
  • Pampori, Abid. "Chenabi Kashmiris: A Community in the Heart of the Himalayas." Brighter Kashmir, 21 August 2024. [3].
  • Tak, Firdous. "Chenabi People Determined to Show the Way Forward." The Kashmir Scroll, 25 August 2024. [4].
  • "Doda's Struggles Resonate Across Chenab Valley." Today Newsline JK, 4 September 2024. [5].
  • Ayoob, Anzer. "The Chenabi Languages: A Vanishing Heritage." Kashmir Bulletin, 9 March 2025. [6].
  • Pampori, Abid. "Chenabi Kashmiris: A Community in the Heart of the Himalayas." Golden Yug, 21 August 2024. [7].
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