Meaning of
naama
नामा • نامہ
English
letter; message; epistle
Hindi
पत्र; संदेश; चिट्ठी
Urdu
خط; پیغام; مکتوب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
sahib-e-masnad rahe ho baat andar kii batao
kaarnaama khoob achha hai kiya to muskuraao
1
badal jaayenge ye din raat ajmal
koi na-mehrabaan kab tak rahega
24
pate par jald pahunchen ya ki kuchh taakheer se pahunchen
hai kitnii ahmiyat khat kii ye naamabar nahin samjha
5
lagaaun haaziri main bhi samay se
kisi iskool men daaKHil kara do
sulhaanaama liye dar pe khada hooñ
mukdama court se khaariz kara do
2
sulhaanaama pe hastaakshar karo ab
ladai sirf ik rastaa nahin hai
2
dil ki dhadkan thami to kya hogaa
kaarnaama koi badaa hogaa
zindagi se nijaat pa loge
maut ke ghar men daakhila hogaa
2
aapko apna banaana chahta hooñ
ik nayi duniya basaana chahta hooñ
aapko main aazmaana chahta hooñ
ik naya ye kaarnaama chahta hooñ
2
yah jo raunaq hai mere chehre par
yah mere gham ka kaar-naama hai
1
mere baayein haath men hai naama-e-aamaal
kaash koi meri bakshish ka wasila ho
1
naamard hai vo mard duniya men
jo haath biwi par uthaata hai
1
sahib-e-masnad rahe ho baat andar kii batao
kaarnaama khoob achha hai kiya to muskuraao
1
badal jaayenge ye din raat ajmal
koi na-mehrabaan kab tak rahega
24
Nuance
Originally, 'naama' signifies a written communication, often carrying personal or intimate messages. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to evoke a sense of longing, connection, and the silent whispers of the heart conveyed through words.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'naama' to express the yearning of separated lovers. It symbolizes the bridge between hearts, the unsent letters, and the unspoken words. It can also reflect the nostalgia of past connections.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'naama' becomes a vessel of emotions, carrying the weight of unsaid feelings and unfulfilled desires.