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Khudawand

ख़ुदावंद
said khu-daa-WAND
also written: Khudavand, Khudawandi
Meaning

Lord, master, sovereign; a respectful term of address to a superior; also God.

Literally: possessor of God / lord

See it in the verse

Khudawand in Iqbal’s couplets

Mata-e-be-baha hai dard-o-soz-e-arzumandi
Maqam-e-bandagi de kar na lun shan-e-khudawandi
The ache and fire of longing is a priceless treasure; I would not trade the striving of a seeker even for the splendour of a master.
Aspiration · Restlessness · Self-Knowledge
Related words
ARABIC

Sahib

Sir; master; a title of respect appended to names.

PERSIAN

Sarkar

A lord, master, or chief; a respectful term of address ('My Lord'); also government, the state.

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