Mihrimah means “sun and moon”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Mihrimah is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mihrimah mean?
Literally: mihr 'sun' + mah 'moon'
Literal meaning
Mihrimah is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “sun and moon”, from mihr 'sun' + mah 'moon'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Mihrimah in Turkish
What does Mihrimah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mihrimah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun and moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mihrimah come from?
Persian, compound. From mihr 'sun' + mah 'moon'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mihrimah a Turkish name?
Yes. Mihrimah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mihrimah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MihrimahLatin | Girl | same as above: “sun and 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 Mihrimah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mihrimah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mihrimah
Sibling names for Mihrimah
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 Mihrimah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüzeyGirl“shaded place that gets little sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AysoyUnisex“moon lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyberkBoy“strong as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- YılayGirl“year moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- ÖzgülayGirl“true rose moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AymanUnisex“bright and beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GünerkanBoy“sun-man's blood”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- HürayUnisex“free as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mihrimah
What does the name Mihrimah mean?
Mihrimah means “sun and moon”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Mihrimah a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihrimah is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mihrimah come from?
Mihrimah is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mihrimah?
Mihrimah 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 Mihrimah have?
Mihrimah 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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