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Mahveen

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Pronounced mah-VEEN /mɑːˈviːn/Medium

Meaning: Built on the Persian mah, 'moon' — the element behind Mahnoor and Mahtab — giving a sense of 'moon-like; of the moon.' Used in Persian- and Urdu-speaking families. The full compound is a modern one, so we note the reading as broadly moon-related rather than fixed.Low

In 30 seconds: A moonlit name: Mahveen is built on the Persian mah, 'moon' (said 'mah-VEEN'). Soft and luminous.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningBuilt on the Persian mah, 'moon' — the element behind Mahnoor and Mahtab — giving a sense of 'moon-like; of the moon.' Used in Persian- and Urdu-speaking families. The full compound is a modern one, so we note the reading as broadly moon-related rather than fixed.
U.S. rank (2024)#16711 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720112024

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

Mahveen rests on the Persian mah, 'moon,' a favorite element in Persian and Urdu names. The compound itself is modern, so we describe the sense as moon-related rather than claim a fixed gloss. Rare in the U.S., warmer and more familiar in South Asia (said 'mah-VEEN').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Urdu-speaking families. Rare, luminous, and gentle.

Did you know? Mahveen carries the Persian mah, 'moon' — the same element that lights up Mahnoor ('moonlight') and Mahtab ('moonshine') — so it reads as moon-like, which we note (said 'mah-VEEN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mahveen — Persian mah 'moon'; modern compound

Variations

MahvinMahveenaMahwin

Nicknames

MahiVeenu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahveen mean?

Mahveen is built on the Persian mah, 'moon,' giving a sense of 'moon-like.' The full compound is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mahveen?

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

Is Mahveen a boy or girl name?

Mahveen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mahveen?

Mahveen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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