Word Meaning
शरफ़
sharaf
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Honor, nobility, dignity, prestige, or eminence.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'sharaf' denotes high standing, nobility, honor, or prestige. In this couplet, it conveys that an abode's value and dignity stem solely from its dweller; with Majnun gone, the desert has lost its noble status. The word thus underlines how a person imparts glory and significance to their surroundings.
Etymology
Arabic (شَرَف, sharaf: high ground, honor, nobility).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to denote bestowed privilege, lofty rank, or the honor derived from the presence of a beloved.
Examples
To attain the honor of an audience
A dwelling adorned by the eminence of its host
Synonyms
इज़्ज़तमर्तबाफ़ज़ीलतबुज़ुर्गी
Related Words
शरीफ़अशरफ़मुशर्रफ़