Meaning of
sannaa
सन्नाअ • سناء
English
splendor; brilliance
Hindi
चमक; दीप्ति
Urdu
چمک; درخشانی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zehan men shor-sharaabe akshar
dil men sannaate karte hain
5
baat karo roothe yaaron se sannaaton se dar jaate hain
pyaar akelaa jee leta hai dost akelaa mar jaate hain
141
dar ham ko bhi lagta hai raaste ke sannaate se
lekin ek safar par ai dil ab jaana to hogaa
43
main bahut KHush tha kaddi dhoop ke sannaate men
kyun teri yaad ka baadal mere sar par aaya
38
goonjtaa hai badan men sannaata
koi khaali makaan ho jaise
36
shab ke sannaate men ye kis ka lahu gaata hai
sarhad-e-dard se ye kis ki sadaa aati hai
16
main KHud men goonjtaa hooñ ban ke teraa sannaata
mujhe na dekh mirii tarah be-zabaan ban kar
11
galiyon kii udaasi poochhti hai ghar ka sannaata kahtaa hai
is shahar ka har rahne vaala kyun doosre shahar men rehta hai
9
apne saath li.e jaata hai aankhoñ ko aur kaanon ko
kuchh logon ke jaane ka sannaata aisa hota hai
8
ta-umr guzaari hamne sabko hansaane men
phir maut se apni sannaata kiya hai yaaron
7
zehan men shor-sharaabe akshar
dil men sannaate karte hain
5
baat karo roothe yaaron se sannaaton se dar jaate hain
pyaar akelaa jee leta hai dost akelaa mar jaate hain
141
Nuance
The word 'sannaa' evokes a sense of radiant brilliance, often associated with divine or celestial light. In poetry, it transcends mere physical brightness, suggesting a spiritual or inner glow that illuminates the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'sannaa' to describe the ethereal beauty of a beloved or the divine presence in nature. It can also contrast with darkness, symbolizing hope and enlightenment.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'sannaa' captures the luminous beauty that transcends the ordinary, inviting reflection on the light within.