Meaning of
hamnava
हमनवा • ہمنوا
English
companion; one who shares feelings; confidant
Hindi
साथी; भावनाएँ साझा करने वाला; विश्वासपात्र
Urdu
ساتھی; جذبات بانٹنے والا; رازدار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
ye kab kaha tha mujhe hamnava nahin dena
magar haan phir se vahii be-vafa nahin dena
main toot jaaun to aakar gale laga lena
koi daleel koi mashwara nahin dena
43
dost apna haq ada karne lage
bewafaai hamnava karne lage
mere ghar se ek chingaari uthi
ped patte sab hawa karne lage
36
mujhe pata hai muhabbat men kya se kya hogaa
jise tum apna samjhte ho be-wafa hogaa
jo tere ishq men bas aib hi talash kare
vo shaKHs yaar bhala KHaak hamnava hogaa
13
ghalatfahmi hai hamnava hi milega
daga ke siva tujhko kya hi milega
meri yuñ muhabbat ko thukraane waale
tujhe bhi koi be-wafa hi milega
13
hamnava main teraa ho jaaunga
apne lab khol kar ke dekh kabhi
meri khwaahish hai pyaar tujh se karoon
bas tu haan bol kar ke dekh kabhi
12
Ai meri zindagi ai meri hamnava tu kahan rah gai main kahan aa gya
8
ai mere hamnavaa kya se kya ho ga.e
ishq men tum hi kyuuñ be-wafa ho ga.e
4
haal ahvaal us ka poochho mat ghazal ke darmiyaañ
hamnasheen to hai vo lekin hamnavaa meraa nahin
1
kis tarah main bataaun tujhe hamnava
pyaar kitna hai is dil men tere li.e
0
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
ye kab kaha tha mujhe hamnava nahin dena
magar haan phir se vahii be-vafa nahin dena
main toot jaaun to aakar gale laga lena
koi daleel koi mashwara nahin dena
43
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hamnava' refers to someone who shares the same tune or voice, symbolizing harmony and unity. In poetry, it expands to embody the deep emotional connection between individuals, where words are not always necessary to convey understanding.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hamnava' to express the silent yet profound connection between lovers or friends. It evokes the image of two souls in perfect harmony, resonating with each other's unspoken thoughts.
Closing Insight
Hamnava is a word that sings the silent songs of the heart, where understanding transcends words.