Bengali · Body & Health
হৃদয়
hridoy
Heart
Beginnernoun
Definition
The heart, in body and in poetry.
Example
দৌড়ানো হৃদয়ের জন্য ভালো।
Running is good for the heart.
Etymology
The Bengali word 'হৃদয়' (hridoy) is derived from the Sanskrit 'ह्रिदय' (hṛdaya), which means heart. It has maintained a similar form and meaning across languages influenced by Sanskrit.
How & Where It’s Used
'হৃদয়' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, often in spoken language and written literature. It is widely used across different regions of Bangladesh and among Bengali-speaking communities.
Literary Heritage
The concept of the heart features prominently in Bengali poetry, notably in the works of poets like Rabindranath Tagore, where it symbolizes emotion and passion.