Mehar

Girl Name #3,613 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A Punjabi name meaning God's grace and the warmth of the sun

Persian Punjabi Sikh Indian Iranian

Spiritual Elegant Earthy Gentle

Meaning & Origin

"sun"

Origin: Persian (Mithra)

Language: Persian

"kindness, grace, God's mercy"

Origin: Punjabi/Sikh

Language: Punjabi

The Story of Mehar

Mehar comes from the Persian/Punjabi word mehr (مهر), which carries the beautiful dual meaning of sun and kindness/grace/love. In Persian, mehr originally referred to Mithra, the ancient Indo-Iranian sun deity — giving the name solar and divine connotations. In Punjabi Sikh culture, the word mehar refers to God's grace or compassion, making it a deeply spiritual name expressing divine mercy.

Mehar is used across Punjabi Sikh and Hindu communities in India, Pakistan, and diaspora communities in the UK, Canada, and the US. It is a name that can function both as a first name and as part of a hyphenated Punjabi name (e.g., Meharpreet). The concept of God's mehar (grace) is central to Sikh theology.

In Sikhism, mehar refers specifically to God's benevolent grace — a concept appearing throughout the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy scripture). Naming a child Mehar is therefore a prayer that the child will be blessed with divine grace. In Persian tradition, mehr connects to the ancient Zoroastrian solar deity Mithra.

Fun Facts

Mithra, the origin of mehr, was one of the most widely worshipped deities of the ancient world, with a cult that spread from India to Roman Britain
Mehar appears frequently in Sikh scripture (Gurbani) in the context of God's mercy and grace

Mehar in Other Languages

Urdu مہر

Hindi मेहर

Persian مهر

Punjabi ਮਿਹਰ

Gujarati મહેર

Famous People Named Mehar

Mehar Bano

Actor

1993

Pakistani actress and singer known for her roles in Pakistani television dramas

Mithra (deity)

Religious

Ancient Indo-Iranian solar deity whose name gives Mehar its root — worshipped across Persia, India, and the Roman Empire

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #3,613
Total SSA Count: 43
Cultural Origins: Persian Punjabi Sikh Indian Iranian
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Mehr Meh

Pairs Well With

Mehar Kaur Mehar Singh Mehar Preet Mehar Deep Mehar Jot Mehar Leen Mehar Roop

Sibling Names

Navpreet Gurpreet Amrit Harpreet Simran Dilpreet Manpreet

Also a Boy Name

Mehar is also used as a boy name, ranked #43521.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mehar

What does the name Mehar mean?

"sun" (from Persian (Mithra)). "kindness, grace, God's mercy" (from Punjabi/Sikh). Mehar comes from the Persian/Punjabi word mehr (مهر), which carries the beautiful dual meaning of sun and kindness/grace/love. In Persian, mehr originally referred to Mithra, the ancient Indo-Iranian sun deity — giving the name solar and divine connotations. In Punjabi Sikh culture, the word mehar refers to God's grace or compassion, making it a deeply spiritual name expressing divine mercy.

What is the origin of the name Mehar?

Mehar has Persian (Mithra), Punjabi/Sikh, Persian, Punjabi, Sikh, Indian, and Iranian origins. In Persian (Mithra), it means "sun". In Punjabi/Sikh, it means "kindness, grace, God's mercy".

Is Mehar a boy or girl name?

Mehar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3613. As a boy name, it is ranked #43521. Mehar is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Mehar?

Mehar is currently ranked #3613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mehar?

Common nicknames for Mehar include Mehr and Meh.

What are good middle names for Mehar?

Popular middle name pairings include Mehar Kaur, Mehar Singh, Mehar Preet, Mehar Deep, Mehar Jot, Mehar Leen, and Mehar Roop.

What are good sibling names for Mehar?

Names that pair well with Mehar as siblings include Navpreet, Gurpreet, Amrit, Harpreet, Simran, Dilpreet, and Manpreet.

How many syllables does Mehar have?

Mehar has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Mehar a common or rare name?

Mehar is an uncommon name, ranked #3613 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mehar

Mehar is a girl name with Persian, Punjabi, Sikh, Indian, and Iranian origins . The name means "sun" in Persian (Mithra) .

Is Mehar a boy or girl name? Mehar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,613 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #43,521. Mehar is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mehar is currently ranked #3,613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Mehar has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Mehar include Mehr and Meh. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.