Meaning of
zanaab
ज़नाब • جناب
English
sir; gentleman; title of respect
Hindi
श्रीमान; सज्जन; सम्मान का शीर्षक
Urdu
جناب; صاحب; عزت کا لقب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
daulat inhe janab bahut saari chahiye
hai do minute ka rastaa inhen gaadi chahiye
3
main jo hooñ jaun-eliya hooñ janab
is ka behad lihaaz keejiega
67
bas failon ka bojh uthaya karen janab
misra ye jaun ka hai ise mat uthaiye
59
chaman men aap ki tarah gulaab ek bhi nahin
huzoor ek bhi nahin janab ek bhi nahin
34
khaddar pahan ke bech raha tha sharaab vo
dekha mujhe to haath men jhanda utha liya
main bhi koi ganwaar sipaahi na tha janab
maine bhi jaam fenk ke danda utha liya
23
ik khaar kya chubha hai ke pagla ga.e janab
paudha gulaab ka tha vo kehne lage babool
19
milti nahin yahaañ to muhabbat men manzilen
sahni bhi hai janab bahut si ye mushkilein
6
tumne ha
men janab thikaane laga diya
karna ha
men tha ishq padaane laga diya
5
mujh...ko jo aapne yuñ pukaara hai be janab
tauheen ho gaii hai meri pak-zat kii
5
KHushiyon se jaan chhooti to sadmon men gir ga.e
jo doodh ke dhule the muqdamon men gir ga.e
yuñ to chale the aap muhabbat ko jeetne
lekin janab aap to qadmon men gir ga.e
4
daulat inhe janab bahut saari chahiye
hai do minute ka rastaa inhen gaadi chahiye
3
main jo hooñ jaun-eliya hooñ janab
is ka behad lihaaz keejiega
67
Nuance
Zanaab is a term of respect and honor, often used to address someone with dignity and esteem. In poetry, it evokes a sense of reverence and admiration, highlighting the noble qualities of the addressed.
Poetic Usage
Poets use zanaab to convey respect and admiration, often in verses that celebrate the virtues and achievements of individuals. It is a word that carries the weight of tradition and cultural esteem.
Closing Insight
Zanaab embodies the timeless respect woven into the fabric of human interaction.