Meaning of
zeba
ज़ेबा • زیبا
English
beautiful; graceful
Hindi
सुंदर; शोभायमान
Urdu
خوبصورت; دلکش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ek ja tujh pe kabhi nazren thaharti hi nahin
qaamat-e-zebaa kabhi nok-e-palak dekhte hain
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kabhi to aa jaa.e koii ek saal meraa
ki jis men behtar ho ye malool haal meraa
kahiin musavvir ko bhool to nahin baitha
ye jo hai wahm-e-zebaai-o-jamaal meraa
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dard chhupao aur misaal bano
ik kaam karo tum sharaab bano
4
zindagi faqat haste-haste to nahin kattee
kitna bhi chhupao tum ashk aa hi jaate hain
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main in anjaan logon men sahaara Dhoondh leta hooñ
bhatkati koi kashtii hooñ kinaara Dhoondh leta hooñ
bhale kitna chhupao is bharii mehfil men tum KHud ko
magar main bheed men jhumka tumhaara Dhoondh leta hooñ
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jo dil men hai be-jhijhak batao na tum chhupao vo raaz ki baat
tumhein muhabbat hai mujhse shaayad tumhaari aañkhen bataa rahi hain
0
ek ja tujh pe kabhi nazren thaharti hi nahin
qaamat-e-zebaa kabhi nok-e-palak dekhte hain
0
kabhi to aa jaa.e koii ek saal meraa
ki jis men behtar ho ye malool haal meraa
kahiin musavvir ko bhool to nahin baitha
ye jo hai wahm-e-zebaai-o-jamaal meraa
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Nuance
Zeba conveys an aesthetic quality that transcends mere physical beauty. It suggests an elegance and grace that is both seen and felt, often used in poetry to describe not just people, but moments, emotions, and even words themselves.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use zeba to evoke imagery of elegance and charm. It can describe the beauty of a beloved, the grace of nature, or the allure of a fleeting moment. Zeba adds a layer of sophistication and depth to poetic expressions.
Closing Insight
Zeba embodies the timeless allure of beauty that touches the soul. It reminds us of the grace that lies in simplicity and elegance.