Word Meaning
इकराम
ikraam
hinoun
Meaning
Honor, veneration, favor, bounty, or gracious hospitality.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ikram' denotes the bestowal of honor, benevolent favor, or generous patronage. In this couplet, it refers to the supreme royal or divine generosity and grace that is so vast that the speaker finds it impossible to repay.
Etymology
Arabic (إِكْرَام), verbal noun of the Form IV verb akrama, derived from the triconsonantal root k-r-m relating to generosity and honor.
Usage
Commonly used in panegyric verses (qasida) and devotional poetry (hamd and naat) to praise the boundless favors and generosity of monarchs or the Divine.
Examples
The monarch granted robes of honor with great favor.
His generosity and honor towards guests were renowned.
Synonyms
इनायतनवाज़िशएहसानताज़ीम
Related Words
करमकरीममुकर्रमतक़रीम