Word Meaning
उन्वान
unwaan
hinoun
Meaning
Title, heading; manner, mode, guise, or pretext.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting the heading, title, or frontispiece of a written work, 'unwaan' in poetic idiom often denotes a manner, mode, aspect, or pretext. In this couplet, 'kisi unwaan mein' means 'in any manner' or 'under any guise', describing how the speaker avoids competing with loved ones in any capacity.
Etymology
Arabic ('unwān / عنوَان), meaning title, headline, or superscription.
Usage
In classical ghazal, poets frequently metaphorize the lover's fate or longing as the 'unwaan' (opening theme or title) of a narrative.
Examples
The story of grief took a new title.
He spoke of parting under a different guise.
Synonyms
शीर्षकसूरतढंगबहाना
Related Words
मज़मूनदीबाचासर-नामा