Word Meaning
नामूस
naamoos
hinoun
Meaning
Honor, reputation, chastity, modesty, or sacred dignity.
Detailed Meaning
'Naamoos' signifies inviolable honor, chastity, or reputation, particularly that which requires careful guarding. In this couplet, it represents the sacred modesty and beauty of the rose, which would remain hidden and untainted in the garden were it not compromised by the greed for gold.
Etymology
Arabic نَامُوس (nāmūs), borrowed from Ancient Greek νόμος (nomos, meaning law, custom, or rule).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'naamoos' is often paired with terms of protection or vulnerability, signifying an inviolable inner sanctum of pride, purity, and modesty.
Examples
paas-e-naamoos-e-vafaa (regard for the honor of fidelity)
naamoos-e-ishq (the sanctity and dignity of love)
Synonyms
आबरूइज़्ज़तहुरमत
Related Words
ग़ैरतइस्मतहिजाब