Meaning of
ghani
ग़नी • غنی
English
rich; wealthy; abundant
Hindi
धनी; समृद्ध; प्रचुर
Urdu
دولت مند; مالدار; وافر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
boloon ghalat ko jo main ghalat to laguun ghalat
saare shareef kahte hain main badtameez hooñ
jagveer tujh pe khoob lage misra jaun ka
haan theek hai main apni ana ka mareez hooñ
4
shareef insaan aakhir kyuuñ election haar jaata hai
kitaabon men to ye likkha tha raavan haar jaata hai
37
ghaneemat hai nagar waalon luteron se lute ho tum
ha
men to gaanv men akshar daroga loot jaata hai
35
bosa kaisa yahii ghaneemat hai
ki na samjhe vo lazzat-e-dushnaam
32
b-juz KHuda ke kisi ka ham pe karam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
kisi ka sajda jabeen pe apni raqam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
hamaari chuppi ye hai ghaneemat wagarana ye jo kiya hai tum ne
yaqeen maano hamaara maatha garam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
30
tere baghair bhi to ghaneemat hai zindagi
KHud ko ganwa ke kaun teri justuju kare
27
ganeemat ise mil gaya hooñ
thii tanhaa ye tanhaaii meri
12
arab lahu goya misri lahjaa hai uskaa
usne to paikar afghani banaa rakha hai
9
ki main bhi har kisi se baat nain karta
kari hai baat tum se ye ghaneemat hai
6
band lafzon men ek baat kahooñ
aap jaisa koi shareef nahin
5
boloon ghalat ko jo main ghalat to laguun ghalat
saare shareef kahte hain main badtameez hooñ
jagveer tujh pe khoob lage misra jaun ka
haan theek hai main apni ana ka mareez hooñ
4
shareef insaan aakhir kyuuñ election haar jaata hai
kitaabon men to ye likkha tha raavan haar jaata hai
37
Nuance
Originally signifying material wealth, 'ghani' in poetry often transcends to describe a richness of spirit or emotion. The word evokes images of abundance, not just in possessions but in generosity and depth of character.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ghani' to highlight the contrast between material wealth and spiritual richness. It can depict a character who is rich in love or wisdom, regardless of their worldly possessions.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ghani' becomes a metaphor for the true wealth of the heart. It reminds us that richness is not always visible.