"sun, benevolence"
Origin: Persian
Language: Persian
Meher
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An ancient Persian sun name meaning divine grace
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Indian Parsi
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"love, grace"
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The Story of Meher
Meher (also spelled Mehr or Mihir) derives from the ancient Persian word for "sun" and "benevolence" or "love." In Zoroastrianism, Mithra (Mehr) was one of the most important yazatas (divine entities), presiding over covenants, light, and friendship. The name has been used continuously in Persian culture for over 3,000 years.
Meher is a traditional Zoroastrian name that has remained steady in Parsi communities in India and Iran. It gained some international exposure through Parsi-descended celebrities and the growing interest in Persian heritage names.
In Zoroastrian faith, Mehr represents the cosmic principle of goodness and covenant — to name a child Meher is to invoke the divine qualities of light, friendship, and grace. The Persian month of Mehr (October) is named after this principle.
Historical Record
Meher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 805 babies have been named Meher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meher is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,853 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Mehr/Mithra was one of the most widely worshipped deities in the ancient Persian Empire
- The Zoroastrian calendar month of Mehr (September-October) celebrates this divine principle
- Meher Baba, the Indian spiritual master, bore this name
Meher in Other Languages
Urdu
مہر
Persian
مهر
Turkish
Mihr
Gujarati
મહેર
Sanskrit
मित्र
Popularity Over Time
#3,853
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Meher
M
Meher Baba
Religious
1894
Indian spiritual master born Merwan Sheriar Irani, who observed silence for 44 years and attracted a global following
M
Meher Mistry
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Indian Parsi actress who appeared in Bollywood films
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,853
- Total SSA Count
- 39
- Cultural Origins
- Persian Iranian Zoroastrian Indian Parsi
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Mehr
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meher
What does the name Meher mean?
"sun, benevolence" (from Persian). "love, grace" (from Old Persian). Meher (also spelled Mehr or Mihir) derives from the ancient Persian word for "sun" and "benevolence" or "love." In Zoroastrianism, Mithra (Mehr) was one of the most important yazatas (divine entities), presiding over covenants, light, and friendship. The name has been used continuously in Persian culture for over 3,000 years.
What is the origin of the name Meher?
Meher has Persian, Old Persian, Iranian, Zoroastrian, and Indian Parsi origins. In Persian, it means "sun, benevolence". In Old Persian, it means "love, grace".
Is Meher a boy or girl name?
Meher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3853. As a boy name, it is ranked #15018. Meher is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Meher?
Meher is currently ranked #3853 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Meher?
Common nicknames for Meher include Mehr.
What are good middle names for Meher?
Popular middle name pairings include Meher Noor, Meher Alia, Meher Zara, Meher Farida, Meher Shirin, Meher Nasrin, and Meher Layla.
What are good sibling names for Meher?
Names that pair well with Meher as siblings include Darius, Cyrus, Yasmin, Aryaman, Fara, Rostam, and Shireen.
How many syllables does Meher have?
Meher has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Meher a common or rare name?
Meher is an uncommon name, ranked #3853 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Meher
Meher is a girl name with Persian, Iranian, Zoroastrian, and Indian Parsi origins . The name means "sun, benevolence" in Persian .
Is Meher a boy or girl name? Meher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,853 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,018. Meher is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meher is currently ranked #3,853 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Meher has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Meher include Mehr. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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