"sun, love, benevolence"
Origin: Persian
Language: English
Mehran
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhn ]
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A Persian name radiant with sun and love
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"one full of kindness and light"
Origin: Persian
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The Story of Mehran
Mehran is a Persian name derived from mehr meaning sun, love, or kindness — one of the most important concepts in Zoroastrian tradition where Mithra was the deity of light, contracts, and friendship. The -an suffix is a Persian suffix indicating a person or place of that quality. Mehran thus means the one full of love and light or belonging to the sun.
Mehran has been a consistently popular name in Iran, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan for generations. It is especially beloved in Iran for its poetic Zoroastrian roots and its association with warmth and benevolence.
Mehr (love/sun) is deeply embedded in Persian culture — it appears in poetry by Hafez and Rumi, in the Persian new year Nowruz traditions, and in the Zoroastrian month Mehr. The name connects a child to this rich spiritual and literary heritage.
Historical Record
Mehran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 302 babies have been named Mehran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mehran is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,922 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Mehregan is the ancient Persian festival of love and autumn, celebrated on the day of Mehr
- The root mehr appears in thousands of Persian poems, including by Rumi and Hafez
Mehran in Other Languages
Arabic
مهران
Persian
مهران
Turkish
Mehran
Azerbaijani
Mehran
Popularity Over Time
#3,922
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Mehran
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Mehran Modiri
Entertainer
1967
Iranian actor, comedian, and filmmaker, one of the most popular entertainers in Iran
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Mehran Karimi Nasseri
Other
1945
Iranian refugee who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, inspiring the film The Terminal
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,922
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Cultural Origins
- Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Mehr
Ran
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mehran
What does the name Mehran mean?
"sun, love, benevolence" (from Persian). "one full of kindness and light" (from Persian). Mehran is a Persian name derived from mehr meaning sun, love, or kindness — one of the most important concepts in Zoroastrian tradition where Mithra was the deity of light, contracts, and friendship. The -an suffix is a Persian suffix indicating a person or place of that quality. Mehran thus means the one full of love and light or belonging to the sun.
What is the origin of the name Mehran?
Mehran has Persian, Iranian, Afghan, and Azerbaijani origins. In Persian, it means "sun, love, benevolence". In Persian, it means "one full of kindness and light".
Is Mehran a boy or girl name?
Mehran is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Mehran?
Mehran is pronounced m-EHR-uhn.
How popular is the name Mehran?
Mehran is currently ranked #3922 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mehran?
Common nicknames for Mehran include Mehr and Ran.
What are good middle names for Mehran?
Popular middle name pairings include Mehran Ali, Mehran Reza, Mehran Dariush, Mehran Cyrus, and Mehran Aryan.
What are good sibling names for Mehran?
Names that pair well with Mehran as siblings include Dariush, Arash, Cyrus, Shireen, and Nasrin.
How many syllables does Mehran have?
Mehran has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Mehran a common or rare name?
Mehran is an uncommon name, ranked #3922 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Mehran
Mehran is a boy name with Iranian, Persian, Afghan, and Azerbaijani origins . The name means "sun, love, benevolence" in Persian .
Mehran is currently ranked #3,922 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Mehran has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-EHR-uhn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Mehran include Mehr and Ran. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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