Meaning of
saba
सबा • صبا
English
morning breeze; gentle wind; messenger of love
Hindi
सुबह की हवा; कोमल पवन; प्रेम का संदेशवाहक
Urdu
صبح کی ہوا; نرم ہوا; محبت کا پیامبر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main aandhiyon ke paas talash-e-saba men hooñ
tum mujh se poochte ho mira hausla hai kya
35
teri soorat se hai aalam men bahaaron ko sabaat
teri aankhoñ ke siva duniya men rakha kya hai
403
teri KHushiyon ka sabab yaar koi aur hai nadosti mujhse hai aur pyaar koi aur hai na
253
udaasi ka sabab do chaar gham hote to kah deta
fulaan ko bhool baitha hooñ fulaan kii yaad aati hai
74
nikhat-e-pairhan se us gul ki
silsila be-saba raha meraa
54
kis kis ko bataaenge judaai ka sabab ham
tu mujh se KHafaa hai to zamaane ke li.e aa
53
be-sabab muskuraa raha hai chaand
koi saazish chhupa raha hai chaand
43
dil dhadkane ka sabab yaad aaya
vo tiri yaad thii ab yaad aaya
39
be-sabab marne se achha hai ki ho koi sabab
doston cigarette piyo may-khwaariyaan karte raho
35
haath tooten maine gar chhedi hon zulfen aap kii
aap ke sar kii qasam baad-e-saba thii main na tha
35
main aandhiyon ke paas talash-e-saba men hooñ
tum mujh se poochte ho mira hausla hai kya
35
teri soorat se hai aalam men bahaaron ko sabaat
teri aankhoñ ke siva duniya men rakha kya hai
403
Nuance
In its original sense, 'saba' refers to the gentle breeze that heralds the dawn, bringing with it a sense of renewal and hope. In poetry, it often symbolizes the tender messages of love carried by the wind, whispering secrets and desires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'saba' to evoke the freshness of dawn and the intimate whispers of love. It contrasts with harsher winds, symbolizing gentleness and subtlety.
Closing Insight
Saba carries the essence of gentle beginnings and the soft murmur of affection.