Meaning of
hawwa
हव्वा • حوا
English
Eve; first woman; symbol of origin
Hindi
ईव; पहली स्त्री; उत्पत्ति का प्रतीक
Urdu
حوّا; پہلی عورت; آغاز کی علامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
guzarne pe yuñ apni har amaanat apne bacchon ke hawaale kar ke jaate hain
sabhi ke baap apni sab viraasat apne bacchon ke hawaale kar ke jaate hain
4
zikr jab hogaa mohabbat men tabaahi ka kahii
yaad ham aayenge duniya ko hawaalon ki tarah
38
haay kya badhavaas lamha hai
tere hote hue bhi tanhaa hooñ
32
duniya ne tajrabaat o hawadis ki shakl men
jo kuchh mujhe diya hai vo lautaa raha hooñ main
29
hamaare shahar ke logon ka ab ahvaal itnaa hai
kabhi akhbaar padh lena kabhi akhbaar ho jaana
26
ai mauj-e-hawaadis tujhe maaloom nahin kya
ham ahl-e-mohabbat hain fana ho nahin sakte
25
vo tadap jaa.e ishaara koi aisa denaus ko khat likhna to meraa bhi hawala dena
23
kyuuñ kiya karte ho tum zulm musalsal ham par
tum ho insaan to phir iska hawala de do
tumko hai naaz ameeri pe to sun lo daanish
ham faqeeron ko zaraa ek nivaala de do
13
na jaane she'r men kis dard ka hawala tha
ki jo bhi lafz tha vo dil dukhaane vaala tha
10
haaye hairat hai zamaane ne tujhe kya samjha
ek aadam se nikaali hui hawwa samjha
sab samjhte hain tujhe bint-e-falaan ya zohja
phir bhi iisa ko KHuda ne teraa beta samjha
7
guzarne pe yuñ apni har amaanat apne bacchon ke hawaale kar ke jaate hain
sabhi ke baap apni sab viraasat apne bacchon ke hawaale kar ke jaate hain
4
zikr jab hogaa mohabbat men tabaahi ka kahii
yaad ham aayenge duniya ko hawaalon ki tarah
38
Nuance
In its original sense, Hawwa signifies the first woman, Eve, a figure of origin and creation. Poetry has embraced this name to evoke themes of beginnings, innocence, and the primal connection between humanity and nature.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use Hawwa to explore themes of creation and innocence. It can symbolize the dawn of life or the purity of untouched nature. The name evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time of simplicity and purity.
Closing Insight
Hawwa embodies the essence of beginnings and purity. It invites reflection on the origins of life and the timeless beauty of creation.