Meaning of
begum
बेगम • بیگم
English
lady; noblewoman; wife of a noble
Hindi
महिला; कुलीन महिला; कुलीन की पत्नी
Urdu
بیگم; شریف عورت; شریف کی بیوی
Origin
Turkish
Ash'aar
ki padtii jeetni baazi ha
men us haal men bhi jabna raja koi begam aur koi ikka nahin milta
1
koi bhi rok na paata guzar gaya hota
meraa naseeb-e-mohabbat sanwar gaya hota
na aayein hoti jo begam meri ayaadat ko
main aspataal ki nurson par mar gaya hota
38
masaail to bahut se hain magar bas ek hi hal hai
sehar se shaam tak sar meraa hai begum ki chappal hai
mere maalik bhala isse burii bhi kya saza hogii
meraa shaadi-shuda hona hi dozakh ki rehersal hai
25
main kya karoon meri begum suhaag dhundhe hai
mere bujhe hue choolhe men aag dhundhe hai
vo din ga.e ki udaate the faakhtaayein ham
sapera chuhe ke ik bill men naag dhundhe hai
14
kitaabon sa khula hooñ main kahaan main kuchh chhupata hooñ
kahaanii apne jeevan ki main har mehfil men gaata hooñ
mohabbat ka badaa shayar tha begum se magar haara
vo utna rooth jaati hai use jitna manaata hooñ
13
aati to hai yaar magar hardam naiiñ aati hai
baatein karna to mujh...ko bhi kam naiiñ aati hai
par chhodo meri haalat ko tum kya samjhoge
gar main taash bhi kheloon to begum naiiñ aati hai
13
ab KHuda nematein ha
men bakshe
chaand jaisi hamaari begam ho
8
ki padtii jeetni baazi ha
men us haal men bhi jabna raja koi begam aur koi ikka nahin milta
1
koi bhi rok na paata guzar gaya hota
meraa naseeb-e-mohabbat sanwar gaya hota
na aayein hoti jo begam meri ayaadat ko
main aspataal ki nurson par mar gaya hota
38
Nuance
Originally, 'begum' signifies a woman of high status or nobility. In poetry, it often evokes grace, dignity, and the quiet strength of a woman who commands respect. The word carries an aura of elegance and the subtle power of femininity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'begum' to highlight themes of elegance and inner strength. It can be a symbol of quiet authority and the beauty of resilience. The word often contrasts with 'raja' to explore gender dynamics and power balance.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'begum' stands as a testament to the quiet power and grace inherent in femininity. It is a celebration of dignity.