Word Meaning
नाज़
nāz
hinoun
Meaning
Coquetry, graceful pride, flirtatious charm, or delicate elegance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, naaz represents the coquettish pride and playful haughtiness displayed by the beloved toward the lover. It frequently pairs with niyaaz, forming the fundamental dynamic of beauty's detachment against the lover's earnest supplication. It encapsulates both an endearing feminine charm and the intoxicating self-assurance of youth and beauty.
Etymology
Persian (ناز, nāz: grace, coquetry, pride, delicacy).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is most famously paired in antithesis with 'niyāz' (humble devotion or supplication).
Examples
The graceful pride of the beloved that enchants the heart
Between the beloved's naaz and the lover's niyaaz
Synonyms
अदाग़म्ज़ानख़रागर्व
Related Words
नियाज़नाज़नीननाज़-ओ-अंदाज़