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Mahnaz
Pronounced mah-NAHZ /mɑˈnɑːz/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian Mahnaz, 'glory of the moon; the moon's pride' (mah, 'moon,' + naz, 'pride; grace; coyness'). An elegant, poetic name of classic Persian tradition.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mahnaz comes from the Persian mah ('moon') and naz ('pride; grace'), 'glory of the moon.' A name of classic Persian poetry, it reads elegant and lyrical — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-NAHZ').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, elegant, and poetic.
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What does the name Mahnaz mean?
Mahnaz is Persian for 'glory of the moon; the moon's pride' (mah, 'moon,' + naz, 'grace').
How do you pronounce Mahnaz?
It's said mah-NAHZ /mɑˈnɑːz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mahnaz a boy or girl name?
Mahnaz is a girl's name.
How popular is Mahnaz?
Mahnaz is a very rare name in the U.S.