Mihri means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Mihri is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mihri mean?
Literal meaning
Mihri is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “of the sun”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Sun
Mihri in Turkish
What does Mihri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mihri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sun” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Mihri come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mihri a Turkish name?
Yes. Mihri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mihri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MihriLatin | Unisex | same as above: “of the 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 Mihri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mihri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mihri
Sibling names for Mihri
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 Mihri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GünaçUnisex“rise and shine like the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- BeysunGirl“may she be a lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünolBoy“be the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünanUnisex“moment of the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünkanUnisex“sun khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GüneşhanımGirl“sun lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünalUnisex“red sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünçeUnisex“sunny place”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Mihri
What does the name Mihri mean?
Mihri means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Mihri a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihri is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Mihri come from?
Mihri is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mihri?
Mihri 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 Mihri have?
Mihri 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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