مهناز

Mahnaz

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Mahnaz is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moon”.

MeaningPride of the moon; as graceful as the moon
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمهناز
Pronunciationmah-NAHZ
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mahnaz

Mahnaz is a Persian compound of māh (moon) and nāz (grace, charm, pride), giving 'the moon's grace' or 'pride of the moon'. It was a popular name in Iran in the mid-20th century and spread to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Mehnaz spelling reflects the Urdu pronunciation of the first syllable.

Is Mahnaz a Muslim name?

Mahnaz is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, but it has long been used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia.

Where is the name Mahnaz used?

Common in Iran and Afghanistan, and used in Pakistan and Bangladesh as Mehnaz.

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Spellings and variants of Mahnaz

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahnaz mean?

Mahnaz means 'Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moon'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mahnaz a Muslim name?

Mahnaz is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, but it has long been used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia.

How do you write Mahnaz in Arabic?

Mahnaz is written مهناز in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahnaz?

Mahnaz is pronounced mah-NAHZ.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.