Mehwish
Mehwish is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Moon-like, moon-faced”.
| Meaning | Moon-like, moon-faced |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Urdu usage |
| Written as | مہوش |
| Pronunciation | meh-WISH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Mehwish
Mehwish comes from the Persian mahvash, joining mah, the moon, with the suffix -vash, meaning like. The name praises a girl as being as beautiful as the moon. In Pakistan it is one of the best-loved names for daughters, and families there often pair it in sound with Mahwish. The actress Mehwish Hayat is among its most famous bearers today.
Is Mehwish a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India give this Persian name widely.
How popular is Mehwish?
Very common in Pakistan, with Mahvash as the Iranian form.
Gifts with the name Mehwish
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Spellings and variants of Mehwish
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehwish mean?
Mehwish means 'Moon-like, moon-faced'. It is of Persian, Urdu usage origin.
Is Mehwish a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India give this Persian name widely.
How do you pronounce Mehwish?
Mehwish is pronounced meh-WISH.
Is Mehwish a boy or girl name?
Mehwish is usually a girl name.