Word Meaning
नय्यर
Nayyar
hiproper noun
Meaning
Luminous star or sun; here, the pen-name of Nawab Ziauddin Ahmad Khan.
Detailed Meaning
Literally an Arabic term meaning a luminous celestial body such as the sun, moon, or a bright star. In this couplet from Ghalib's elegy for his nephew Arif, it refers specifically to their close relative Nawab Ziauddin Ahmad Khan 'Nayyar'. Ghalib tenderly laments Arif's premature departure, mentioning their minor familial squabbles.
Etymology
Arabic root n-w-r (ن-و-ر), denoting radiance, light, or shining celestial bodies.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is employed either as an astronomical metaphor for brilliance or as a famous Delhi takhallus.
Examples
Nayyar-e-azam illuminating the entire morning sky
Pondering the estrangement between Arif and Nayyar
Synonyms
आफ़्ताबमहताबसिताराअख़्तर
Related Words
नूरमुनव्वरमुनीरअनवार