Meaning of
naam-o-nishaan
नाम-ओ-निशाँ • نام و نشاں
English
name and sign; identity; trace
Hindi
नाम और निशान; पहचान; चिह्न
Urdu
نام اور نشاں; شناخت; نشان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye zameen aasmaan hai kab tak
teraa naam-o-nishaan hai kab tak
uski jaanib se hai tamasha sab
warna ye imtihaan hai kab tak
0
Kaam aai na kuchh danish o danaai hamari
6
andheron ka na rah jaa.e kahiin naam-o-nishaan baaki
chalo aao ki ham mil kar manaae aise diwali
1
ye zameen aasmaan hai kab tak
teraa naam-o-nishaan hai kab tak
uski jaanib se hai tamasha sab
warna ye imtihaan hai kab tak
0
Kaam aai na kuchh danish o danaai hamari
6
Nuance
The phrase evokes a sense of identity and existence. In poetry, it often reflects on the ephemeral nature of life and the marks we leave behind.
Poetic Usage
Used to ponder the impermanence of life. Reflects on the legacy one leaves. Often contrasted with eternal concepts.
Closing Insight
In poetry, naam-o-nishaan captures the delicate dance between existence and oblivion.