FAKEER Meaning and
Definition
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Fakeer, also spelled fakir, is a term originating from Arabic and Persian languages. It refers to a devout or ascetic person who renounces materialistic possessions and leads a life of spiritual devotion, often undertaking extreme forms of austerity. Fakeers are commonly associated with Islamic and Sufi traditions, but the label can also be used to describe individuals from other religious or cultural backgrounds who practice similar beliefs and lifestyles.
A fakeer typically dedicates their life to the pursuit of divine communion and spiritual enlightenment. They often live in solitude, away from society, and may wander from place to place, relying solely on the support and charity of others for their basic needs. Fakeers are generally recognized for their self-denial and detachment from worldly desires, choosing to embrace a life of simplicity, poverty, and humility.
In many cultures, a fakeer is regarded with reverence and seen as a holy person who possesses superior wisdom and closeness to the divine. People often seek them out for spiritual guidance, blessings, healing, or even as intermediaries between mortals and the divine realm. Fakeers are known to engage in various spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, recitation of sacred texts, and sometimes mystical rituals.
However, it is important to note that the term fakeer can be used in different contexts and may have varying connotations depending on the cultural background. While it generally refers to a spiritual practitioner, the specific details and associated beliefs may differ within different regions and religious traditions.
Common Misspellings for FAKEER
- dakeer
- cakeer
- vakeer
- gakeer
- takeer
- rakeer
- fzkeer
- fskeer
- fwkeer
- fqkeer
- fajeer
- fameer
- faleer
- faoeer
- faieer
- fakwer
- fakser
- fakder
- fakrer
- faeer
Etymology of FAKEER
The word "fakeer" originates from the Arabic word "faqir" (فقير), which means "poor" or "beggar". The Arabic term "faqir" itself is derived from the root word "faqr" (فَقْر), which signifies "poverty" or "need". Over time, the term "faqir" traveled to the Indian subcontinent through cultural and linguistic interactions, where it transformed into "fakeer" (or fakir) with a similar meaning. In several South Asian cultures, a "fakeer" refers to a religious mendicant or ascetic who lives a life of poverty, renouncing worldly possessions.
Similar spelling words for FAKEER
- FAKRA,
- Figure-head,
- vicari,
- fokker-50,
- fugger,
- Fog'ger,
- vaguer,
- three-figure,
- figura,
- fiachra,
- ballpark-figure,
- Fuqra,
- vicar-general,
- Vaccary,
- Fikri,
- FGR,
- FYCR,
- Vicara,
- fecker,
- FKARA,
- Figure-stone,
- Ficaria,
- black-figure,
- figure-ground,
- facer,
- faucher,
- lay-figure,
- faker,
- viguerie,
- nasa-voyager,
- focker,
- vickrey,
- stick-figure,
- faqr,
- figure-speech,
- VACCARIA,,
- Fakhir,
- figaroa,
- nine-figure,
- seven-figure,
- six-figure,
- vcr,
- PHGER,
- VICAIR,
- faquir,
- fougere,
- vigour,
- faqir,
- fakhr-un-nisa,
- trans-figure,
- eight-figure,
- FGAR-AT,
- figure-skate,
- fukuryu,
- cross-figure,
- fukra,
- fakhr,
- two-figure,
- vaguery,
- double-figure,
- FCR-H,
- skull-fucker,
- fakhar,
- fokker,
- fogger,
- ficarra,
- vicarii,
- VECAR,
- HVCRE,
- fokker-27,
- vicar-apostolic,
- Ficaire,
- voguer,
- FAICR,
- Fikriyya,
- ficker,
- VCRII,
- Figure-maker,
- FQR/T,
- Vicary,
- fcgr1a,
- fakir,
- FAQUEER,
- fuckery,
- red-figure,
- fikier,
- fugere,
- vicker,
- five-figure,
- faggery,
- FEICRO,
- FOGRA,
- voyager,
- figure-eight,
- figure-hugging,
- viagra,
- vaccaria,
- faegre,
- FCR,
- Fakhriyya,
- Figaro,
- fakher,
- FCQR,
- Figueroa,
- vigra,
- round-figure,
- Fakhry,
- fokker-leimberger,
- vigor,
- figure-8,
- vigoro,
- figger,
- FGOR,
- fagor,
- VEKAR,
- VCARH,
- figure,
- vicario,
- vigouroux,
- viguiera,
- FCRA,
- viguera,
- fouquieria,
- HVACR,
- Figure-caster,
- fikery,
- child-fucker,
- vaquero,
- HFCUR,
- figuera,
- Figure-weaving,
- FHCRAA,
- dis-figure,
- vicor,
- figure-of-eight,
- father-figure,
- priest-vicar,
- FIGARE,
- figgery,
- Figary,
- fagara,
- figueira,
- figure-four,
- fegary,
- Fakhri,
- figure-skating,
- Fiacre,
- phycor,
- FKHR,
- vegar,
- fakhro,
- pre-figure,
- vagary,
- fikir,
- vickery,
- fucker,
- four-figure,
- vaccaro,
- fager,
- vakarai,
- MS/VCR,
- fokker-100,
- VICARIO,,
- fagger,
- FCGR2A,
- vicar,
- fakery.
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