مهر

Mihr

girlPersian

Mihr is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sun; love, kindness”.

MeaningSun; love, kindness
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمهر
PronunciationMEHR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mihr

Mihr (also Mehr) is a Persian word meaning sun, affection and kindness; it also gives its name to the month of Mehr in the Iranian calendar. In Pakistan and India Mehr is used as a girl's name, sometimes in compounds such as Mehrunnisa ('sun among women'). It should not be confused with the Arabic mahr, the marriage gift, which is spelled differently in Arabic script.

Is Mihr a Muslim name?

Mihr is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Pakistan and India and has a gentle meaning of love and sunlight.

Where is the name Mihr used?

Used mainly in Pakistan, India and Iran, usually spelled Mehr or Mehar.

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Spellings and variants of Mihr

MehrMeharMeherMehrunnisa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mihr mean?

Mihr means 'Sun; love, kindness'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mihr a Muslim name?

Mihr is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Pakistan and India and has a gentle meaning of love and sunlight.

How do you write Mihr in Arabic?

Mihr is written مهر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mihr?

Mihr is pronounced MEHR.

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