ماهیار

Mahyar

boyPersian

Mahyar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friend of the moon”.

MeaningFriend of the moon
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingماهیار
Pronunciationmah-YAR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mahyar

Mahyar combines Persian māh ('moon') and yār ('friend, companion'), giving 'friend or companion of the moon'. The moon is a classic Persian image of beauty, so the name suggests someone handsome and close to beauty. Mahyar is a well-established Persian boy's name, also found in medieval history.

Is Mahyar a Muslim name?

Mahyar is a Persian name rather than Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Mahyar used?

Used in Iran and among Iranian families abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Mahyar

Mahiar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahyar mean?

Mahyar means 'Friend of the moon'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mahyar a Muslim name?

Mahyar is a Persian name rather than Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Mahyar in Arabic?

Mahyar is written ماهیار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahyar?

Mahyar is pronounced mah-YAR.

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