Sanskrit · noun · Struggle & the Sword

Soorma

सूरमा

Meaning

A brave warrior, hero, champion.

Usage & notes

Soorma names the hero of valour, the champion whose courage Iqbal holds up as the model of an active, undaunted life. He celebrates the bold spirit that meets the contest head-on.

Related words

PERSIAN

Bahadur

Brave, valiant, courageous; a hero.

ARABIC

Ghaazi

A warrior who fights for the faith; a victorious holy fighter who survives the battle.

PERSIAN

Sipaahi

A soldier, warrior, member of an army.

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