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Mehyar

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Meaning

Facet of the moon

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ู‡ูŠุงุฑ
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Mehyar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Facet of the moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Mehyar has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mehyar is tied to Mihyar al-Daylami, a celebrated Persian-Arab poet who converted from Zoroastrianism to Islam under the guidance of the scholar Al-Sharif al-Radi.

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Etymology

From the Persian ู…ู‡ูŠุงุฑ (Mehyar), 'moon-friend, moon-like' - borne by the poet Mihyar al-Daylami.

Notable Historical Usage

Mihyar al-Daylami was a Buyid-era poet of Baghdad, a Persian convert whose Arabic verse was admired by later anthologists.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-speaking Muslim communities.