مہوش

Mehwish

girlPersian, Urdu usage

Mehwish is a Muslim girl name meaning “Like the moon, moon-faced”.

MeaningLike the moon, moon-faced
GenderGirl
OriginPersian, Urdu usage
Arabic spellingمہوش
Pronunciationmeh-WISH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mehwish

Mehwish comes from the Persian mahvash, combining mah (moon) with the suffix -vash, 'like'. It describes a girl as beautiful as the moon. The name is particularly popular in Pakistan, where the actress Mehwish Hayat is a well-known bearer.

Is Mehwish a Muslim name?

Mehwish is a Persian name widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Mehwish used?

Very common in Pakistan; Mahvash is the Iranian form.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehwish mean?

Mehwish means 'Like the moon, moon-faced'. It comes from Persian, Urdu usage.

Is Mehwish a Muslim name?

Mehwish is a Persian name widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Mehwish in Arabic?

Mehwish is written مہوش in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mehwish?

Mehwish is pronounced meh-WISH.

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