Punjabi Pakistani Muslim Culture Question

I would be very grateful if anyone could answer my question. Is the word 'jaan' just used between lovers or can it be used to close family members as well. E.g; a married female to a single male cousin?

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Posted by giraffe90 Nov 18, 2012
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'Jaan' general mean 'life' and it use in different ways in different contexts.

In Pakistani punjabi culture 'Jaan' used between lovers. (Meri jaan kesi ho?) Its like saying 'My Baby'.

informally used between male friends (Meri jaan ke totay) to show close relationsip or for tauning an enemy in funny way.

And there is no way that a married female can use 'Jaan' for cousin. She can only use for husband, dughter and son.

Imran

Feb 04, 2013

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