ਸਾਇਆ

Punjabi

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian سایه (sāya). Compare Hindi साया (sāyā).

Noun

ਸਾਇਆ • (sāiā) m (Shahmukhi spelling سایہ)

1. shadow, shade

   Synonyms: ਛਾਂ (chā̃), ਪਰਛਾਵਾਂ (parchāvā̃)

2. (figurative) protection, shelter, patronage

   Synonyms: ਪਨਾਹ (panāh), ਹਿਫ਼ਾਜ਼ਤ (hifāzat), ਰੱਖਿਆ (rakkhiā)

3. (figurative) fear, awe

   Synonyms: ਦਾਬਾ (dābā), ਡਰ (ḍar)

4. (figurative) evil influence

   Synonym: ਪਰਛਾਵਾਂ (parchāvā̃)

Related terms

• ਹਮਸਾਇਆ m or f (hamsāiā, “neighbour”)

Further reading

• “ਸਾਇਆ”, in Punjabi-English Dictionary, Patiala: Punjabi University, 2025