Meaning of
wafa
वफ़ा • وفا
English
faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity
Hindi
वफादारी; निष्ठा; ईमानदारी
Urdu
وفاداری; وفا; اخلاص
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
saare ka saara to meraa bhi nahin
aur vo shaKHs be-vafa bhi nahin
ghaur se dekhne pe boli hai
shaa
dii se pahle sochna bhi nahin
85
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
jo duniya ko sunaai de use kahte hain khaamoshi
jo aankhoñ men dikhaai de use toofaan kahte hain
132
vo be-vafa hai to kya mat kaho bura us..ko
ki jo hua so hua KHush rakhe KHuda us..ko
101
chal gaya hogaa pata ye aapko
be-vafa kahte hain ladke aapko
ik zaraa se husn par itni akad
tu samjhti kya hai apne aapko
99
jo toofaanon men palte ja rahe hain
vahii duniya badalte ja rahe hain
97
main tere baad koi tere jaisa dhoondhta hooñ
jo be-vafaaii kare aur be-vafa na lage
90
hamesha ik doosre ke haq men dua karenge ye tay hua tha
milen ya bichhade magar tumheen se vafaa karenge ye tay hua tha
88
kuchh to majbooriyaan rahi hongi
yuñ koi be-vafa nahin hota
86
jahaan se jee na lage tum wahin bichhad jaana
magar KHuda ke li.e be-vafaaii na karna
85
saare ka saara to meraa bhi nahin
aur vo shaKHs be-vafa bhi nahin
ghaur se dekhne pe boli hai
shaa
dii se pahle sochna bhi nahin
85
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
Nuance
Wafa carries the essence of unwavering loyalty and deep commitment. In poetry, it transcends mere obligation, becoming a symbol of eternal bonds and promises kept. The word evokes a sense of trust and emotional depth, often explored in the context of love and friendship.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use wafa to explore themes of enduring love and loyalty. It is contrasted with betrayal and fleeting emotions, highlighting the strength and purity of true devotion. Wafa becomes a testament to the heart's resilience and the soul's capacity for unwavering faith.
Closing Insight
Wafa is a gentle reminder of the promises we hold dear. It speaks to the heart's enduring strength and the beauty of unwavering bonds.