Mehman means “guest”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Mehman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mehman mean?
Mehman is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مهمان (‘guest’). That word means “guest”.[1]
Mehman in Azerbaijani
What does Mehman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Mehman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guest” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mehman come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مهمان (‘guest’).[1]✓ Documented
Is Mehman a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Mehman is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Classical Persian.
Mehman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | MehmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “guest” | 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 Mehman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehman[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mehman
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mehman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SamirBoy“evening companion in talk”same language (azerbaijani)
- NəzifəGirl“clean, pure”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZərintacGirl“golden crown”same language (azerbaijani)
- IkramBoy“honour, respect; honouring”same language (azerbaijani)
- HüseyinBoy“diminutive of Hasan ('good, handsome')”same language (azerbaijani)
- KamileGirl“complete, matured”same language (azerbaijani)
- XəlilBoy“a close friend, an intimate”same language (azerbaijani)
- AişəGirl“living, full of life”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Mehman
What does the name Mehman mean?
Mehman means “guest”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Mehman a girl's or a boy's name?
Mehman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mehman come from?
Mehman is of Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mehman?
Mehman is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Mehman have?
Mehman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Mehman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608951. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian مهمان (mihmān); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “مهمان”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93627164. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian مهمان ‘guest’
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