Word Meaning
नामे
nāme
hinoun
Meaning
Letter, missive, or message (inflected/oblique form of nama).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'nāma' denotes a written letter or epistle sent by the lover. In this couplet, it appears in its oblique form 'nāme ko', depicting the tragic fate where the cruel beloved violently tears the lover's message apart. It evokes the standard trope of unrequited correspondence and the hostility faced by love's tokens.
Etymology
Persian 'nāmah' (letter, book, document, treatise).
Usage
In ghazals, 'nāma' usually pairs with 'nāma-bar' (messenger) to highlight the perilous journey and heartbreaking fate of love letters.
Examples
tearing the letter to pieces
the reply to the letter
Synonyms
ख़तमक्तूबपातीचिट्ठी
Related Words
नामानामा-बरसर-नविश्तक़ासिद