Word Meaning
ख़ानदाँ
khandāñ
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Family, noble lineage, dynasty, or household.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'khandaan' refers to a family, lineage, or pedigree. In this couplet, it metaphorically denotes the spiritual brotherhood or lineage of passionate lovers exemplified by Majnun. The speaker refers to himself as a disgrace to that very lineage of devoted lovers.
Etymology
Persian (خاندان / khāndān), derived from the root signifying household or family.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it frequently denotes either social pedigree or, metaphorically, the shared brotherhood of suffering lovers.
Examples
tradition of that exalted lineage
the noble house of lovers
Synonyms
घरानावंशकुलसिल्सिला
Related Words
ख़ानदानीख़ानवादानंग-ए-ख़ानदाँ