Word Meaning
रंगीं
rangīñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Colored, ornate, painted with henna, beautiful, or vibrant.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetics, 'rangīñ' literally signifies colored, dyed, or vibrant. In this verse, it qualifies 'kaf' (palm), referring specifically to hands stained with red henna ('hinā'). Figuratively, it evokes captivating beauty, elegance, and the intoxicating yet fatal allure of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian (रंग / rang + ईं / -īn suffix denoting possession or resemblance).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to depict hennaed hands, ornate verse ('rangīñ kalām'), or radiant beauty.
Examples
rangīñ bayānī (colorful/eloquent expression)
dast-e-rangīñ (henna-dyed hand)
Synonyms
रंगीनहिनाईगुलगूँ
Related Words
रंगरंगतरंगीनी