Meaning
Sun; love, kindness
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
مهران
Urdu
مہران
Persian
میهران
Bengali
মিহরান
Pashto
مهران
Alternate Spellings
The name Mihran is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sun; love, kindness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Arabic regions, Mihran has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Mihran, like Mehran, is a Persian name tied to "Mihr," meaning sun or love.
While popular in Arabic regions, Mihran has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Mihran, like Mehran, is a Persian name tied to "Mihr," meaning sun or love.
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Etymology
Related to the Persian root مهر (mihr, 'sun, love, kindness'); also the name of a historic river and canal system in Sindh.
Islamic Significance
Affection is named in the Quran as something placed rather than achieved: he created for you mates, and placed between you affection and mercy (30:21).
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across Persian- and Sindhi-influenced Muslim communities.
Sources
Quran 30:21· Quran