Word Meaning
निकू
nikū
hiadjective
Meaning
Good, beautiful, virtuous, or lovely.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'nikū' signifies that which is good, handsome, or virtuous. In this couplet, the compound 'rukh-e-nikū' describes the beloved's lovely or beautiful countenance. It conveys the poet's enduring fascination and inability to look away from such beauty.
Etymology
Persian (نیکو / nīkū, from nīk 'good' + suffix -ū).
Usage
Commonly found in classical ghazals in Persian izafat constructions to praise elegance, beauty, or a noble character.
Examples
rukh-e-nikū (a lovely face)
nām-e-nikū (a good name or reputation)
Synonyms
सुंदरख़ूबसूरतहसीनउम्दा
Related Words
नेकनेकीरुख़