Mihriban means “compassionate, affectionate”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
- Mihriban is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mihriban mean?
Literal meaning
Mihriban is a girl's name used in Turkish and Uyghur. It means “compassionate, affectionate”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Mihriban in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Mihriban mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mihriban. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “compassionate, affectionate” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Mihriban mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written Mihriban (ULY). Here it is glossed as “kind, affectionate”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mihriban come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Mihriban?
Mihriban is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Mihriban across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MihribanLatin | Girl | same as above: “compassionate, affectionate” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | MihribanLatin, romanized | Girl | “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 Mihriban
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mihriban | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Mihriban | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
Sibling names for Mihriban
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mihriban rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SawutBoy“firm, steadfast”same language (uyghur)
- “elder brother, uncle, elder”same language (uyghur)
- HasileGirl“result, outcome”same language (uyghur)
- BoncukGirl“bead”same language (turkish)
- GayeUnisex“aim, goal”same language (turkish)
- GülbilGirl“knowing rose”same language (turkish)
- GünbeyBoy“sun lord”same language (turkish)
- SüngütayBoy“bayonet foal”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mihriban
What does the name Mihriban mean?
Mihriban means “compassionate, affectionate”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
Is Mihriban a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihriban is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Mihriban come from?
Mihriban is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mihriban?
Mihriban is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Mihriban have?
Mihriban 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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