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Maheen

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Pronounced mah-HEEN /mɑːˈhiːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu Maheen, meaning 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and also 'fine; delicate; subtle.' A soft, luminous name.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Maheen means 'like the moon; fine and delicate' (said 'mah-HEEN'). Soft and lovely.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu Maheen, meaning 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and also 'fine; delicate; subtle.' A soft, luminous name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14484 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 632

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119842023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maheen comes from the Persian/Urdu for 'like the moon' and 'fine; delicate.' It reads soft and radiant — rare in the U.S., cherished in South and Central Asian families (said 'mah-HEEN').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Maheen is Persian and Urdu for 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and 'fine; delicate' — a gentle, luminous name (said 'mah-HEEN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Maheen — Persian/Urdu 'like the moon; delicate'

Variations

MahinMaheenaMaheen

Nicknames

MahaHeena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maheen mean?

Maheen is Persian and Urdu for 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and 'fine; delicate.'

How do you pronounce Maheen?

It's said mah-HEEN /mɑːˈhiːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maheen a boy or girl name?

Maheen is a girl's name.

How popular is Maheen?

Maheen is a rare name in the U.S.

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