Word Meaning
लैली
Laili
hiproper noun
Meaning
Layla, the legendary beloved of Qais (Majnun) in classical oriental romance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, Laili (Layla) is the archetypal beloved whose beauty drives Qais to desert-wandering madness. In this couplet by Ghalib, she represents the distant beloved whose dark house Qais's breath fails to illuminate, yet his life-force still brightens the desert. She serves as both a literal romantic figure and a symbol of unattainable beauty.
Etymology
Arabic, from 'layl' (night), signifying nocturnal beauty or dark-haired maiden.
Usage
Almost always invoked alongside Majnun to symbolize absolute love and tragic separation.
Examples
the shadow of Laili's litter on the desert sands
madness born of devotion to Laili
Synonyms
माशूक़महबूबसनम
Related Words
क़ैसमजनूँसहरामहमिल