Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Aastan-Bos

आस्ताँ-बोस

said aas-TAAN-bos

also written: astan-bos, aastan bos, astanbos

Meaning

One who kisses the threshold; a humble suppliant or devoted servant at a king's or saint's door.

Literally: Threshold-kisser.

Related words

The threshold or shrine of a saint, used to mean the saint's resting place.

Servitude or worship; banda = servant, slave (of God, or of men).