Word Meaning
नाम
nām
hinoun
Meaning
Name, designation; mention, remembrance, or reputation.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'nām' refers to the mere utterance or invocation of the beloved's name. It reflects the lover's extreme sensitivity, where simply articulating the name induces fainting and overwhelming emotional collapse. In classical ghazals, the beloved's name carries intense affective power and holds symbolic sacredness.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'नामन्' (nāman) / Persian 'نام' (nām), rooted in Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, taking the beloved's name ('nām lenā') is a delicate act tied to overwhelming passion, secrecy, and the risk of social disgrace.
Examples
The heart races at the mere mention of their name.
Do not disgrace me in the gathering by speaking my name.
Synonyms
इस्मज़िक्रपहचान
Related Words
नाम-ओ-निशानबदनामनामवर