hajib

Meaning

Noun

• An official of a Muslim court, of varied importance, initially controlling access to the caliph, but later very powerful; a chamberlain.
• Alternative of hijab

Origin

• The court title derives from Arabic الحَاجِب.
• Use of the word to designate a headscarf derives from Arabic حَاجِب, from حَجَبَ (whence also hijab).