Meaning of
nisa
निसा • نسا
English
women; females
Hindi
महिलाएँ; स्त्रियाँ
Urdu
عورتیں; خواتین
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
is daur men insaan ka chehra nahin milta
kab se main naqaabon kii taheen khol raha hooñ
53
padi rahne do insaano ki laashen
zameen ka bojh halka kyun karen ham
129
likh ke ungli se dhool pe koi
KHud hansa apni bhool pe koi
yaad karke kisi ke chehre ko
rakh gaya hont phool pe koi
77
insaan apne aap men majboor hai bahut
koi nahin hai be-vafa afsos mat karo
75
tu hindu banega na musalmaan banega
insaan ki aulaad hai insaan banega
68
meri nam aankhoñ men saawan dekhte hain ye
umr bhar rote raho inko hansaane men
62
main to safon ke darmiyaan kab se pada hoon neem jaañ
mere tamaam jaañ nisaar mere li.e to mar ga.e
62
subh-e-magroor ko vo shaam bhi kar deta hai
shohraten cheen ke gumnaam bhi kar deta hai
vaqt se aankh milaane ki himaakat na karo
vaqt insaan ko neelaam bhi kar deta hai
62
had se zyaada bhi pyaar mat karna
jee har ik pe nisaar mat karna
kya khabar kis jagah pe ruk jaa.e
saans ka etibaar mat karna
57
main tujhe kho ke bhi zinda hooñ ye dekha tune
kis qadar hausla haare hue insaan men hai
54
is daur men insaan ka chehra nahin milta
kab se main naqaabon kii taheen khol raha hooñ
53
padi rahne do insaano ki laashen
zameen ka bojh halka kyun karen ham
129
Nuance
In its original sense, 'nisa' refers to women, encompassing the essence of femininity and the roles women play in society. Poetry has embraced this term to explore themes of beauty, strength, and the silent resilience that women often embody.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'nisa' to evoke the grace and mystery of womanhood. It can symbolize the nurturing aspect of life or the quiet strength found in adversity. The word may also contrast with masculine imagery to highlight gender dynamics.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'nisa' becomes a vessel for exploring the profound depths of womanhood. It invites reflection on the delicate balance of strength and vulnerability.