Meaning of

badnaam-e-zamaana

बदनाम-ए-ज़माना • بدنام زمانہ

infamous in the world; notorious

दुनिया में बदनाम; कुख्यात

دنیا میں بدنام; بدنام زمانہ

Persian

The phrase 'badnaam-e-zamaana' originally denotes someone infamous across the world. In poetry, it captures the weight of notoriety and the complex interplay of reputation and identity.

Poets use 'badnaam-e-zamaana' to explore themes of scandal and the burden of public perception. It can evoke the tension between personal truth and societal judgment.

In the shadow of infamy, poetry uncovers the layers of human complexity.