Word Meaning
सन्ना
Sannā‘
hinoun
Meaning
A skilled artisan, craftsman, or maker; the Divine Creator.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to an expert artisan, master maker, or craftsman, often utilized metaphorically for the supreme Creator of the universe. In this couplet, it designates a master creator or patron around whose realm countless skilled artisans flourished, yet from whom the speaker has turned away.
Etymology
Arabic, derived from the trilateral root ṣ-n-ʿ (ص-ن-ع), relating to crafting, manufacturing, or making skillfully.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is used both for mortal artisans and as an epithet for the Divine Architect.
Examples
The intricate wonders crafted by the supreme artisan
To turn one's head away from the proud craftsman
Synonyms
कारीगरदस्तकारशिल्पकारसाने'
Related Words
सनअतहुनरवरसाने'कारीगरी