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Mihran

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Mihran

Pronounced mih-RAHN /mɪˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Armenian/Persian, 'of the sun; of Mithra' — linked to Mithra, the ancient god of the sun and covenants; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Of the sun; of Mithra: Mihran is Armenian/Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'mih-RAHN').
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Origin LowArmenian, Persian
MeaningFrom Armenian/Persian, 'of the sun; of Mithra' — linked to Mithra, the ancient god of the sun and covenants; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#7547 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219262024

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

Mihran comes from Armenian/Persian, 'of the sun; of Mithra' — linked to Mithra, the ancient Iranian god of the sun and covenants (we note the deity link; borne by a noble Parthian house). A crisp, classic name (said 'mih-RAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, of-the-sun at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mihran means 'of the sun; of Mithra' in Armenian/Persian — linked to Mithra, the ancient god of the sun and covenants — crisp and classic (we note the deity link; said 'mih-RAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Mihran — deity link noted

Variations

MehranMihrans

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mihran mean?

Mihran is Armenian/Persian for 'of the sun; of Mithra' (the sun god). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Mihran?

It's said mih-RAHN /mɪˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mihran a boy or girl name?

Mihran is a boy's name.

How popular is Mihran?

Mihran is a rare name in the U.S.

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