jaanaan(m): loved one

Description of jaanaan: Jaanaan is an Urdu term of endearment meaning "beloved," "darling," or "life of my life," often conveying profound romantic or spiritual affection. Unlike more casual endearments like "jaan" , it carries a tender, poetic depth evoking eternal longing. Differs from "dilbar" , as it emphasizes soulful intimacy over mere attraction. In poetry, like Kashmiri folk songs, it appears in lines such as "Yeli Jaanaan Ralyam," symbolizing union with the beloved