Mehar
Mehar is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Kindness and love; the sun”.
| Meaning | Kindness and love; the sun |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Urdu usage |
| Written as | مہر |
| Pronunciation | MEH-har |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Mehar
Mehar is how many South Asians write the Persian mehr, a word that means love and kindness and can also mean the sun. Pakistani and Indian parents often choose it for girls, sometimes within compounds like Mehar-un-Nisa. In Punjab, some families of landowners use Mehar as a title, so in a man's name it may carry that sense instead of the meaning of love.
Is Mehar a Muslim name?
Mehar comes from Persian rather than Arabic, yet it is a common choice among Muslim families in Pakistan and India.
How popular is Mehar?
Used mainly in Pakistan and North India.
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Spellings and variants of Mehar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehar mean?
Mehar means 'Kindness and love; the sun'. It is of Persian, Urdu usage origin.
Is Mehar a Muslim name?
Mehar comes from Persian rather than Arabic, yet it is a common choice among Muslim families in Pakistan and India.
How do you pronounce Mehar?
Mehar is pronounced MEH-har.
Is Mehar a boy or girl name?
Mehar is usually a girl name.