'akhundzada' originates from Persian, specifically the word 'akhund,' where 'akhund' meant 'religious scholar' and 'zada' meant 'son of.'

'akhund' transformed into the Persian word 'akhundzada,' and eventually became a title used in South Asian cultures.

Initially, it meant 'son of a religious scholar,' but over time it evolved into a title of respect for religious or scholarly figures.