What does the Persian or farsi word niknafs mean?

"Niknafs" (نیک نفس) in Persian is a compound word that translates to "good-natured" or "virtuous".

It literally means:

* "Nik" (نیک): Good, virtuous, noble

* "Nafs" (نفس): Soul, spirit, self

Therefore, "Niknafs" refers to someone who has a good soul or a virtuous spirit. It implies someone with positive qualities like:

* Kindness

* Integrity

* Honesty

* Compassion

* Generosity

The word carries a strong moral connotation and is often used to describe someone who is morally upright and possesses good character.