Mehir means “moon”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Mehir is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mehir mean?
Literal meaning
Mehir is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “moon”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Moon
Mehir in Turkish
What does Mehir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mehir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mehir come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mehir a Turkish name?
Yes. Mehir is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mehir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MehirLatin | Girl | same as above: “moon” | 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 Mehir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mehir
Sibling names for Mehir
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mehir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygerimGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AygürUnisex“radiant like the moon and abundant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AysuUnisex“moon water”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyışınıGirl“moon ray”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BinayUnisex“thousand moons”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AybalaGirl“moon child”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AygönençUnisex“bright and content as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- OkayerBoy“arrow-moon man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mehir
What does the name Mehir mean?
Mehir means “moon”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Mehir a girl's or a boy's name?
Mehir is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mehir come from?
Mehir is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mehir?
Mehir is recorded for Turkish. 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 Mehir have?
Mehir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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