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Meher
Pronounced meh-HAIR /mΙΛhΙr/Medium
Meaning: From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' β also 'the sun' and the old deity MithraMedium
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History & Origin
Meher comes from Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' β also 'the sun', descending from Mithra, the ancient deity of light and bonds. Used across Persian and South Asian communities (and honored in figures like Meher Baba), it warms both ways.
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, kindness-and-sun at the root, and glowing.
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Meher Baba (1894-1969)Indian spiritual master and teacher who maintained silence for the last 44 years of his life
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Meher mean?
Meher is Persian for 'kindness, love, grace', also 'the sun', from ancient Mithra.
How do you pronounce Meher?
It's said meh-HAIR /mΙΛhΙr/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Meher a boy or girl name?
Meher is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Meher?
Meher is a rare name in the U.S.