Mihra means “affection, kindness; sun”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Mihra is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mihra mean?
Literally: Persian mihr 'love, kindness, sun'
Literal meaning
Mihra is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “affection, kindness; sun”, from Persian mihr 'love, kindness, sun'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Love and affection · Sun
Mihra in Turkish
What does Mihra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mihra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “affection, kindness; sun” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mihra come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian mihr 'love, kindness, sun'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mihra a Turkish name?
Yes. Mihra is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mihra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MihraLatin | Girl | same as above: “affection, kindness; sun” | 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 Mihra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mihra | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mihra
Sibling names for Mihra
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 Mihra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AtacanBoy“dear father”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AkasoyBoy“of a well-loved lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- BiricikGirl“the only one, darling”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- BerksunBoy“may he be firm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- CanayUnisex“dear moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GünaçUnisex“rise and shine like the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- ErnaGirl“beautiful and charming beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GüntöreBoy“sun law”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Mihra
What does the name Mihra mean?
Mihra means “affection, kindness; sun”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Mihra a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihra is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mihra come from?
Mihra is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mihra?
Mihra 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 Mihra have?
Mihra 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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