Meaning of

chehra-e-mahtaab

चेहरा-ए-महताब • چہرہ مہتاب

face of the moon; radiant beauty

चाँद का चेहरा; उज्ज्वल सुंदरता

چاند کا چہرہ; روشن خوبصورتی

Persian

The phrase evokes the serene and ethereal beauty of the moon, often used to describe a face that possesses a similar calm and luminous quality. In poetry, it captures the essence of an otherworldly allure, a beauty that transcends the ordinary.

Poets use this phrase to describe a beloved's face, comparing it to the moon's gentle glow. It suggests purity and an almost divine beauty. Often contrasted with the harshness of the sun.

The phrase 'chehra-e-mahtaab' captures a timeless beauty, one that poets have cherished across ages.