Mehran: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

مہران

مهران

The meaning of Mehran (مہران) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi and Muslim boy’s name. The details are below.

Mehran at a glance

Meaning: Meaning disputed
Gender: Boy
Origin: Persian
Faith: Parsi and Muslim
Say it: meh-raan
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Origin and history of Mehran

Meaning disputed

The name of one of the great Parthian noble houses, built on Mihr (Mithra); the exact sense of the formation is uncertain.

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 Mehran

Say it: meh-raan2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Mehran
Urdu: مہران
Original script: مهران
Other spellings: Mihran · Meheran

Sibling names for Mehran

Parsi and Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Mehran.

Names like Mehran

Names that sound like Mehran

Questions about the name Mehran

What does the name Mehran mean?

We found no entry for Mehran in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Mehran a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Mehran is a boy’s name.

Is Mehran a Parsi and Muslim name?

Yes. Mehran is used by Parsi and Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. The name of one of the great Parthian noble houses, built on Mihr (Mithra); the exact sense of the formation is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Mehran?

Say it “meh-raan”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Mehran in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Mehran is written مہران. In its original script: مهران.

What are other spellings of Mehran?

Mehran is also spelled Mihran, Meheran.

Is the meaning of Mehran 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.