Given Name
Mehar
MEH-har (IPA: /ˈme.hɑr/)
Pronunciation: MEH-har (IPA: /ˈme.hɑr/)
المحبة، اللطف، الشمس (مهر)
Girl
Origin
Sindhi-Persian
Meaning
Affection, kindness; figuratively the sun (from Persian 'Mehr')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Mehar.
Mehar is a Sindhi-Persian name commonly explained as Affection, kindness; figuratively the sun (from Persian 'Mehr'). It is often grouped with Given Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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