Persian · noun · Love & Longing

Khwaahish

ख़्वाहिश

also written: Khwahish

Meaning

Wish, desire, longing of the heart.

Usage & notes

Khwaahish is desire in its plain, wishing sense — the heart's wanting. It belongs to the broad family of longing-words that animate the love-poem.

Related words

Ardent longing, heartfelt wish or aspiration.

Unfulfilled longing, wistful regret for what is desired but unattained.

Wish, desire, love or fondness for someone.