مہر

Mehar

girlPersian, Urdu usage

Mehar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Kindness, love; the sun”.

MeaningKindness, love; the sun
GenderGirl
OriginPersian, Urdu usage
Arabic spellingمہر
PronunciationMEH-har
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mehar

Mehar is a South Asian spelling of the Persian mehr, which means love, kindness and also the sun. In Pakistan and India it is often given to girls, sometimes in compounds such as Mehar-un-Nisa. In Punjab, Mehar is also a title used by some landowning families, so in men's names it can carry that sense instead.

Is Mehar a Muslim name?

Mehar is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is commonly used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Mehar used?

Used mainly in Pakistan and North India.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehar mean?

Mehar means 'Kindness, love; the sun'. It comes from Persian, Urdu usage.

Is Mehar a Muslim name?

Mehar is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is commonly used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Mehar in Arabic?

Mehar is written مہر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mehar?

Mehar is pronounced MEH-har.

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