Mehnaz
Mehnaz is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Grace and pride of the moon”.
| Meaning | Grace and pride of the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Urdu usage |
| Written as | مہناز |
| Pronunciation | meh-NAAZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Mehnaz
Mehnaz brings together two Persian words, mah, the moon, and nāz, meaning grace, pride or charm. The result pictures a girl whose loveliness and poise match the moon's. Pakistani and Indian families are especially fond of it, and it has been in use there for generations. One well-known bearer is the Pakistani singer Mehnaz Begum, whose fame helped spread it further.
Is Mehnaz a Muslim name?
Mehnaz is a Persian name that Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh use widely.
How popular is Mehnaz?
Common in Pakistan and India, while Iranian families write it Mahnaz.
Gifts with the name Mehnaz
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Spellings and variants of Mehnaz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehnaz mean?
Mehnaz means 'Grace and pride of the moon'. It is of Persian, Urdu usage origin.
Is Mehnaz a Muslim name?
Mehnaz is a Persian name that Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh use widely.
How do you pronounce Mehnaz?
Mehnaz is pronounced meh-NAAZ.
Is Mehnaz a boy or girl name?
Mehnaz is usually a girl name.