anonymous
intermediateB1/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ · an-on-y-mous
Not identified by name; of unknown name.
Meanings
Not identified by name; of unknown name.
نام سے شناخت نہ ہونے والا؛ نامعلوم نام والا۔
بے نام
be naam
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- anonymous author
- anonymous donation
- anonymous letter
Example Sentences
The book was written by an anonymous author.
یہ کتاب ایک بے نام مصنف کے ذریعہ لکھی گئی تھی.
Yeh kitaab aik be naam musannif ke zariye likhi gayi thi.
She received an anonymous donation for her charity.
اسے اپنی خیرات کے لئے ایک بے نام عطیہ ملا.
Usay apni khairaat ke liye aik be naam ateeyah mila.
An anonymous letter was sent to the editor.
ایڈیٹر کو ایک بے نام خط بھیجا گیا.
Editor ko aik be naam khat bheja gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anonymous' as 'a-no-name'.
Imagine a shadowy figure with no face or name.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اپنی شناخت چھپائے رکھو، کچھ تو ہو پتہ راز کا۔
Apni shanakht chhupaye rakho, kuch to ho pata raaz ka.
Keep your identity hidden, at least there should be knowledge of the secret.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھپے راز سے آشنا نہ ہوں.
Chhupay raaz se aashna na hon.
Do not be familiar with hidden secrets.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "anonyma" — without a name
First known use: 17th century
The term 'anonymous' has its roots in Greek, and it has been used in English since the 17th century to describe actions or works that lack a known author or source.