Meher
Meher is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, kindness; the sun”.
| Meaning | Love, kindness; the sun |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Urdu usage |
| Arabic spelling | مہر |
| Pronunciation | MEH-her |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Meher
Meher comes from the Persian mehr (مهر), a word with a set of linked meanings: love, affection, kindness and, in poetic language, the sun. The connection is natural in Persian literature, where the warmth of the sun and the warmth of love are often expressed with the same word. As a girl's name Meher is therefore explained as 'love' or 'kindness', with 'the sun' as a poetic secondary sense. It is a Persian word, not an Arabic one.
The name is popular in Pakistan, among Muslims in India and in Bangladesh, where Persian once shaped the language of culture and court. In Urdu it is written مہر, and spellings such as Mehar, Mehr and Mihr appear depending on local pronunciation. It is also common in longer compounds such as Meher-un-Nisa, 'kindness among women', the birth name of the Mughal empress Nur Jahan. Urdu speakers may notice that the same spelling is used for mehr, the marriage gift (from Arabic mahr), but as a personal name it is understood in its Persian sense of love and kindness. Pronunciation is MEH-her.
Famous people named Meher
- Nur Jahan — Mughal empress, born Mehr-un-Nisa
Is Meher a Muslim name?
Meher is of Persian origin, not Arabic, but it is a familiar name among Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Where is the name Meher used?
Used widely in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Meher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meher mean?
Meher means 'Love, kindness; the sun'. It comes from Persian, Urdu usage.
Is Meher a Muslim name?
Meher is of Persian origin, not Arabic, but it is a familiar name among Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
How do you write Meher in Arabic?
Meher is written مہر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Meher?
Meher is pronounced MEH-her.
How do you write Meher in Urdu?
Meher is written مہر in Urdu.
What does Meher mean in Persian?
In Persian mehr means love, affection and kindness, and in poetry it can also mean the sun.
Is Meher the same as Mehr?
Yes. Meher, Mehr and Mehar are spellings of the same Persian name.