"like the moon"
Origin: Persian
Language: Persian
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A Persian name meaning moonlike — now a symbol of freedom
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Meaning & Origin
"moonlike beauty"
Origin: Persian
Language: Farsi
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- Strongly associated with Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish-Iranian woman whose death in 2022 sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution in Iran
The Story of Mahsa
Mahsa is a Persian name composed of mah (moon) and sa (like), meaning like the moon or moonlike. In Persian poetry and culture, the moon is the supreme symbol of beauty, and comparing someone to the moon is the highest form of admiration. The name reflects the deep reverence for lunar beauty in Persian literary tradition.
Mahsa became globally recognized in 2022 when 22-year-old Mahsa (Jina) Amini died in the custody of Irans morality police. Her death sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) movement — one of the largest protest movements in Iranian history. The name now carries the weight of this historic struggle for womens rights.
In Persian culture, lunar beauty imagery is central to romantic poetry. Poets like Hafez and Rumi frequently compared beloved ones to the moon. Mahsa Aminis story has made the name an international symbol of womens resistance and human rights.
Historical Record
Mahsa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 323 babies have been named Mahsa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mahsa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,476 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Mahsa Aminis Kurdish name was Jina, meaning life — a name that was actually banned by the Iranian government
- The Woman, Life, Freedom movement sparked by her death was described as the most serious challenge to the Iranian government since the 1979 Revolution
Mahsa in Other Languages
Arabic
مهسا
Kurdish
Jîna
Persian
مهسا
Popularity Over Time
#3,476
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Famous People Named Mahsa
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Kurdish-Iranian woman whose death in morality police custody in 2022 sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution across ...
Kurdish-Iranian woman whose death in morality police custody in 2022 sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution across Iran
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,476
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Cultural Origins
- Persian Iranian Kurdish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Mah
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahsa
What does the name Mahsa mean?
"like the moon" (from Persian). "moonlike beauty" (from Persian). Mahsa is a Persian name composed of mah (moon) and sa (like), meaning like the moon or moonlike. In Persian poetry and culture, the moon is the supreme symbol of beauty, and comparing someone to the moon is the highest form of admiration. The name reflects the deep reverence for lunar beauty in Persian literary tradition.
What is the origin of the name Mahsa?
Mahsa has Persian, Iranian, and Kurdish origins. In Persian, it means "like the moon". In Persian, it means "moonlike beauty".
Is Mahsa a boy or girl name?
Mahsa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Mahsa?
Mahsa is currently ranked #3476 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mahsa?
Common nicknames for Mahsa include Mah.
What are good middle names for Mahsa?
Popular middle name pairings include Mahsa Noor, Mahsa Sara, Mahsa Leila, Mahsa Yasmin, and Mahsa Roya.
What are good sibling names for Mahsa?
Names that pair well with Mahsa as siblings include Nazanin, Parisa, Dariush, Arya, and Shirin.
How many syllables does Mahsa have?
Mahsa has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Mahsa a common or rare name?
Mahsa is an uncommon name, ranked #3476 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Mahsa
Mahsa is a girl name with Persian, Iranian, and Kurdish origins . The name means "like the moon" in Persian .
Mahsa is currently ranked #3,476 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Mahsa has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Mahsa include Mah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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