Word Meaning
हमीयत
hamiyat
hinoun
Meaning
Sense of honor, self-respect, dignity, pride, or zealous shame.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'hamiyat' denotes intense self-respect, sense of honor, and dignity that prevents a lover from debasing himself. In Mir's verse, it signifies a steadfast pride that would rather accept death than compromise self-worth by begging at the beloved's street.
Etymology
Arabic (حَمِيَّة / ḥamiyyah), meaning ardour, zeal, chivalric honor, or pride.
Usage
In ghazal tradition, 'hamiyat' is frequently paired with lover's self-restraint and refusal to sacrifice basic self-esteem even in unrequited passion.
Examples
A lover's sense of honor keeps him dignified in grief.
Without self-respect, love becomes mere humiliation.
Synonyms
ग़ैरतख़ुद्दारीआननंग-ओ-नामूस
Related Words
हमीयत-मंदबे-हमीयतअना