Mähri means “affection, love”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkmen.
- Mähri is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mähri mean?
Literally: Persian mehr
Literal meaning
Mähri is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Turkmen. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مِهْرِی. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Mähri in Turkmen
What does Mähri mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Mähri, Meahri, Мәхри and Məhri. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “affection, love” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mähri come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian mehr.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مِهْرِی.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mähri a Turkmen name?
Yes. Mähri is documented as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Classical Persian.
Mähri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | MähriLatin MeahriLatin, variant МәхриCyrillic, variant MəhriLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “affection, love” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mähri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Mähri
Sibling names for Mähri
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mähri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DawutBoy“beloved”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- KakajanBoy“dear father”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- EnejanGirl“dear mother”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AgajanBoy“dear elder brother”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AtajanBoy“dear father”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ŞasenemGirl“royal beauty”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme love and affection
- YsmaýylBoy“God hears”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Mähri
What does the name Mähri mean?
Mähri means “affection, love”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkmen.
Is Mähri a girl's or a boy's name?
Mähri is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mähri come from?
Mähri is of Persian and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mähri?
Mähri is recorded for Turkmen. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Mähri spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Mähri (Latin), Meahri (Latin), Мәхри (Cyrillic), Məhri (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mähri have?
Mähri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Mähri”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90491551. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Turkmen section; listed as a female given name in the Turkmen section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian مِهْرِی (mihrī); headword of the Turkmen given-name entry (+3 more)
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