Meaning of
haider
हैदर • حیدر
English
lion; brave person
Hindi
शेर; बहादुर व्यक्ति
Urdu
شیر; بہادر شخص
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
humeen ko karta hai tazleel haider
humeen par hai use pindaar lekin
1
diya kya hai tumne siva gham ke haider
ye dil gham ka jo aashiyana banaa hai
6
hai naar doston kasrat se muntazir unki
gam-e-husain men jo kaarobaar karte hain
ye sab hain gulshan-e-haidar ke gul shajar zai
dii
ye gul tabbasum-e-lab se shikaar karte hain
5
zinda rahne ke li.e aaj bhi aadam ki zami
sirf haider ke ghulaamon ka lahu maangti hai
4
usii ko jahaan ka tahaan dekhta hooñ
so haider kisi ko kahaan dekhta hooñ
2
shab-e-hijr teri hai kya shart ab jo
meri jaañ hai atki fugaan be-asar hai
ye aandhi hai laai usii ne ki haider
meraa pet khaali bhara uskaa ghar hai
2
dil men koii hamaare hai haider
jo humeen se vafaa karaaye ha
men
1
roz-o-shab ke hain mashghale haidersubah thaa
men ki shaam apne ko
1
qatl munsif ne kar diya haider
ab hai mushkil koii saza hona
1
qatl munsif ne kar diya haider
dekhiye kisko hai saza hona
1
humeen ko karta hai tazleel haider
humeen par hai use pindaar lekin
1
diya kya hai tumne siva gham ke haider
ye dil gham ka jo aashiyana banaa hai
6
Nuance
Haider evokes the image of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage. In poetry, it often represents a fearless heart, unyielding in the face of adversity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use Haider to convey valor and nobility. It contrasts with words depicting fear or cowardice, highlighting a character's inner strength.
Closing Insight
Haider embodies the spirit of a warrior, a timeless symbol of courage.