Mähriban means “kind, affectionate”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkmen.
- Mähriban is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mähriban mean?
Literally: Persian mehrabān
Literal meaning
Mähriban is a girl's name used in Turkmen. It means “kind, affectionate”, from Persian mehrabān. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Mähriban in Turkmen
What does Mähriban mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Mähriban. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “kind, affectionate” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mähriban come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian mehrabān.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mähriban a Turkmen name?
Yes. Mähriban is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mähriban across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | MähribanLatin | Girl | same as above: “kind, affectionate” | Editorial |
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 Mähriban
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mähriban | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mähriban
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 Mähriban rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OrazmyratBoy“wish of the fasting month”same language (turkmen)
- DaňatarBoy“dawn breaks”same language (turkmen)
- HangeldiBoy“a khan has come”same language (turkmen)
- NurberdiBoy“light-given”same language (turkmen)
- ToýlyBoy“festive, joyous”same language (turkmen)
- YsmaýylBoy“God hears”same language (turkmen)
- NuriBoy“luminous”same language (turkmen)
- SeýitnazarBoy“the sayyid's glance”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Mähriban
What does the name Mähriban mean?
Mähriban means “kind, affectionate”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkmen.
Is Mähriban a girl's or a boy's name?
Mähriban is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mähriban come from?
Mähriban is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mähriban?
Mähriban 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 many syllables does Mähriban have?
Mähriban has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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