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Mehnoor

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Pronounced meh-NOOR /mɛˈnʊr/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonlight'Low

In 30 seconds: The light of the moon; moonlight: Mehnoor is Persian/Urdu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'meh-NOOR').
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Origin LowPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonlight'
U.S. rank (2025)#8177 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520172025

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

Mehnoor comes from the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonlight'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'meh-NOOR').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare, moonlight at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mehnoor joins the Persian meh ('the moon') and noor ('light'), hence 'moonlight' — a lyrical, luminous name (said 'meh-NOOR').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mehnoor — Persian/Urdu etymology

Variations

MehnazMahnoorMehnur

Nicknames

Noor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehnoor mean?

Mehnoor is Persian/Urdu for 'the light of the moon; moonlight' (meh, 'moon', + noor, 'light').

How do you pronounce Mehnoor?

It's said meh-NOOR /mɛˈnʊr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehnoor a boy or girl name?

Mehnoor is a girl's name.

How popular is Mehnoor?

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

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