Persian · noun · Selfhood & Will

Mardaangi

मर्दानगी
said mar-DAAN-gi
also written: mardangi, mardumi
Meaning

Manliness, manly courage and self-respect; virile strength of character.

Literally: From mard, a man; the quality of true manhood.

Usage & notes

Iqbal invokes mardaangi as the vigorous, self-respecting manhood of the believer who shapes the world rather than submitting to it.