Meanings
to give someone a nickname or informal name
کسی کو ایک لقب یا غیر رسمی نام دینا
لقب دینا
laqab dena
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- nickname someone
- be nicknamed
- affectionately nicknamed
Example Sentences
He was nicknamed 'The Wizard' because of his incredible skills.
اسے 'جادوگر' کا لقب دیا گیا کیونکہ اس کی شاندار مہارتیں تھیں۔
Ise 'jadugar' ka laqab diya gaya kyunki is ki shandar maharatein thin.
Many football players are nicknamed based on their playing style.
بہت سے فٹ بال کھلاڑیوں کو ان کے کھیلنے کے انداز کے مطابق لقب دیا جاتا ہے۔
Bohat se football khiladiyon ko un ke khelne ke andaaz ke mutabiq laqab diya jata hai.
She was affectionately nicknamed 'Sunshine' by her friends.
اس کے دوستوں نے اسے محبت سے 'سورج کی کرن' کا لقب دیا۔
Is ke doston ne ise mohabbat se 'sooraj ki kiran' ka laqab diya.
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✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت سے دیا تھا تم نے بھی کبھی لقب مجھے، پھر آج تمہارے ذکر میں وہی مقام ہے۔
Mohabbat se diya tha tum ne bhi kabhi laqab mujhe, Phir aaj tumhare zikr mein wahi maqam hai.
You had lovingly bestowed me a name once, Now in the mention of you, that same status persists.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: English "nickname" — a name given to someone instead of their real name
First known use: 14th century
The word 'nickname' derives from an alteration of the phrase 'an ekename', where 'eke' means 'also' or 'additional'. It has been used since the late middle ages to refer to familiar or affectionate names.