Urdu Dictionary
Persian · noun · People & Roles

Aashna

आशना
Meaning

Acquaintance; a familiar friend.

How Iqbal uses it

Word for one who is known and familiar, a friend.

See it in the verse

Aashna in Iqbal’s couplets

Khuda tujhe kisi toofan se aashna kar de
Ki tere bahr ki maujon mein iztirab nahin
May God acquaint you with some storm — for the waves of your sea carry no restlessness in them.
Restlessness · Adversity
Related words
SANSKRIT

Saathi

Companion; partner; one who travels with you.

ARABIC

Rafeeq

A companion or comrade, especially on a journey; a steadfast friend.

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