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Mahsa
Mahsa Pronunciation
Mahsa is pronounced MAH-sah /ˈmɑ.sɑ/High
Meaning: Like the moon, moon-like; from Persian mah, 'moon', with the suffix -sa, 'like'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mahsa joins Persian mah, 'moon', with the suffix -sa, 'like, resembling' — 'moon-like', the classical Persian ideal of beauty also heard in Mahnaz and Mahtab. It has been a common Iranian girls' name for decades.
The world learned it through Mahsa Amini, the young woman whose death in Iranian custody in 2022 ignited the Woman, Life, Freedom protests; her name became a global rallying cry. In the U.S. the name remains rare, carried by Iranian-American families with particular weight and pride.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Mahsa Amini (1999–2022)Iranian Kurdish woman whose death in custody sparked the worldwide Woman, Life, Freedom movement.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Mahsa?
Mahsa is pronounced MAH-sah (/ˈmɑ.sɑ/). Press play above to hear Mahsa said aloud.
How do you say Mahsa?
Mahsa is said MAH-sah (/ˈmɑ.sɑ/). Press play above to hear Mahsa said aloud.
What does the name Mahsa mean?
Mahsa is Persian for 'like the moon', from mah, 'moon', and -sa, 'resembling'.
Is Mahsa a boy or girl name?
Mahsa is a girl's name.
How popular is Mahsa?
Mahsa is rare in the U.S. and a familiar name in Iran.