Word Meaning
हमराज़
ham-raaz
hinoun
Meaning
A confidant, intimate friend, or keeper of one's secrets.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes an intimate confidant who shares inner secrets and deep thoughts. In this couplet, Ghalib humorously refers to himself through a persona as his own confidant and companion, asserting that speaking ill of Ghalib in his presence is unacceptable. It portrays an utmost level of closeness and shared vulnerability.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'ham' (هم, meaning same/together) and 'rāz' (راز, meaning secret).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ham-raaz' often refers either to the beloved, a fellow lover, or the confidant who knows the lover's suffering.
Examples
No one proved to be a confidant in the path of love.
My heart found a true confidant in the shadows of solitude.
Synonyms
राज़दारमहरम-ए-राज़मुशीर
Related Words
राज़हम-पेशाहम-मशरबराज़दार