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A.alnakkas · 14th February 2012, 03:02 PM

Jambiya is an arabic word. Its Janbiya or Jannabiya and refers to the dagger worn on the side (sayyeds wear them that way)

Origin of the word is Janb which means "side"

14th February 2012, 03:02 PM	#12
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Jambiya is an arabic word. Its Janbiya or Jannabiya and refers to the dagger worn on the side (sayyeds wear them that way) Origin of the word is Janb which means "side"