BegumIndian (Muslim), Bengali (Muslim), Urdu, Punjabi From a title traditionally used as an honorific for Muslim women in India and other parts of southern Asia. It is derived from a feminine form of the Turkic title beg meaning "chieftain" (modern Turkish bey).
HeerenDutch From Dutch heer"lord, master", a nickname for a person who acted like a lord or who worked for a lord.