Meaning of
farhaad
फ़रहाद • فرہاد
English
a legendary lover; a symbol of devotion
Hindi
एक पौराणिक प्रेमी; भक्ति का प्रतीक
Urdu
ایک افسانوی عاشق; عقیدت کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kabhi the qaidkhaane men kabhi azaad baithe hain
ki tumse ishq karke ham yahaañ barbaad baithe hain
hamaari aankh ka taara hamaare dil ki vo dhadkan
idhar sheerii tadapati hai udhar farhaad baithe hain
2
main parvaton se ladta raha aur chand log
geeli zameen khod ke farhaad ho ga.e
39
dekha na kohkan koi farhaad ke baghair
aata nahin hai fan koi ustaad ke baghair
38
ishq qais farhaad romiyo jaise hi kar sakte hain
ham to thehre das se chh tak office jaane waale log
31
kisi ke ishq men barbaad hona
ha
men aaya nahin farhaad hona
30
woh chahe majnoon ho farhaad ho ki raanjha ho
har ek shaKHs meraa ham sabq nikalta hai
29
mere sang-e-mazaar par farhaad
rakh ke tesha kahe hai ya ustaad
19
zamaane waalon hamaara kuchh ehteraam karo
hamaara naata hai farhaad ke qabeele se
3
tadap vo qais-o-laila si na vo farhad si himmat
kahaan ab pahle jaisi baat baqi hai wafaon men
3
na ye paagal sa majnu hai na ab farhaad lagta hai
pas-e-mushkil hamaara dil badaa hi shaad lagta hai
3
kabhi the qaidkhaane men kabhi azaad baithe hain
ki tumse ishq karke ham yahaañ barbaad baithe hain
hamaari aankh ka taara hamaare dil ki vo dhadkan
idhar sheerii tadapati hai udhar farhaad baithe hain
2
main parvaton se ladta raha aur chand log
geeli zameen khod ke farhaad ho ga.e
39
Nuance
Farhaad is a legendary figure known for his unwavering devotion and love, particularly in the tale of 'Shirin and Farhaad'. In poetry, he represents the epitome of selfless love and sacrifice, often used to illustrate the depth of passion and the trials endured for love's sake.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke 'Farhaad' to express the intensity of love that defies all odds. His story is a testament to the power of love to inspire great feats and endure immense hardships. The name evokes a sense of timeless devotion and the ultimate sacrifice for one's beloved.
Closing Insight
Farhaad's tale reminds us of the boundless strength found in true devotion, a theme that resonates deeply in poetic expressions of love.