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Home β€Ί Baby Names Directory β€Ί Mehreen

Mehreen

♀ Girl

Pronounced meh-REEN /mΙ›Λˆrin/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'Medium

In 30 seconds: Loving and warm: Mehreen is Persian/Urdu for 'loving, affectionate' (from mehr, 'love, sun'). Soft, kind, and radiant.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'
U.S. rank (2025)#4043 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 551

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519872025

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

Mehreen comes from Persian and Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; the sun, kindness'. A warm, radiant name across Iran and South Asia, it suggests both love and sunlight.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Persian families. Rare, loving-sun at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Mehreen draws on Persian mehr, 'love, affection' (and 'the sun') β€” a warm, kind name across Iran and South Asia.
Overall data confidence 75%
Persian/Urdu references β€” Mehreen β€” etymology

Variations

MehrinMeherin

Nicknames

Mehr

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Mehreen Pirzada (1994-)
    Indian model and actress known for her roles in Telugu and Tamil films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehreen mean?

Mehreen is Persian/Urdu, from mehr β€” 'love, affection; sun, kindness'.

How do you pronounce Mehreen?

It's said meh-REEN /mΙ›Λˆrin/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehreen a boy or girl name?

Mehreen is a girl's name.

How popular is Mehreen?

Mehreen is a rare name in the U.S.

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