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Meherzad: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“born of Mihr (proposed)”
مہرزاد
مهرزاد
What Meherzad means
Meherzad (مہرزاد, Persian مهرزاد) is a Parsi boy’s name that is most often explained as “born of Mihr (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, مهر; Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, زاد.
Meherzad at a glance
- Meaning
- born of Mihr (proposed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- meh-her-zaad
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- M · م
Meaning of Meherzad
- In English
- born of Mihr (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- مہر سے پیدا ہونے والا (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Meherzad
Meaning disputed
Persian mihr (Mithra; the sun; love) + zād 'born', both in Steingass; the compound is not a headword.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Meherzad
- Say it
- meh-her-zaad3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Meherzad
- Urdu
- مہرزاد
- Original script
- مهرزاد
- Other spellings
- Mehrzad · Meherzaad
- Themes
- Light
Sibling names for Meherzad
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Meherzad.
- Mahzarinماہزرینgolden moon (proposed)GirlPersian
- Mehernazمہرنازgrace of the sun (proposed)GirlPersian
- Mehrمہرthe sun; love, kindnessGirlPersian
- Naheedناہیدthe planet VenusGirlPersian
- Parveenپروینthe PleiadesGirlPersian
- Roshanakروشنکlittle light; bright oneGirlPersian
- Roshniروشنیlight, brightnessGirlPersian
- Sepidehسپیدہdawn; the first light of morningGirlPersian
Names like Meherzad
- Bamdadبامدادdawn; early morningBoyPersian
- Rayomandرایومندradiant; glorious (proposed)BoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Manekمانکa rubyBoySanskrit
- Marzbanمرزبانwarden of the marches; frontier governorBoyPersian
- MehernoshمہرنوشMihr + immortal (proposed)BoyPersian
- Meherwanمہربانkind; affectionateBoyPersian
- MehranمہرانMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Mehrdadمہردادgiven by MithraBoyPersian
- Minocherمنوچہرof the lineage of ManuBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
Names that sound like Meherzad
Questions about the name Meherzad
What does the name Meherzad mean?
Meherzad means “born of Mihr (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: مہر سے پیدا ہونے والا (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892); Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Meherzad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Meherzad is a boy’s name.
Is Meherzad a Parsi name?
Yes. Meherzad is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Persian mihr (Mithra; the sun; love) + zād 'born', both in Steingass; the compound is not a headword.
How do you pronounce Meherzad?
Say it “meh-her-zaad”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Meherzad in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Meherzad is written مہرزاد. In its original script: مهرزاد.
What are other spellings of Meherzad?
Meherzad is also spelled Mehrzad, Meherzaad.
Is the meaning of Meherzad verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.