Meaning
Like the moon
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
Iran
Capturing elegance and depth, Mahsa stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Like the moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Persian regions, Mahsa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Mahsa is a Persian compound of "mah" (moon) and a comparative suffix, meaning "moon-like."
While popular in Persian regions, Mahsa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Mahsa is a Persian compound of "mah" (moon) and a comparative suffix, meaning "moon-like."
Reference Profile
Notable Historical Usage
From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across Persian-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.