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Traditional Persian Name

Mehrdad

MEHR-dad (mehr-däd)
Pronunciation: MEHR-dad (mehr-däd)
مهرداد: «مَهْر» (الشمس/المحبة) + «داد» (مُعطى) أي «مُعطى بالمحبة/الشمس»
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Origin
Persian (Middle Persian / New Persian usage among Muslims in Iran and adjoining regions)
Meaning
Given by Mehr; 'Mehr' (Mihr) in Persian denotes the sun, affection, covenant or the ancient divinity Mithra; 'dad' means 'given'. Literally 'given by Mehr' or 'gift of the sun/affection'.
Thematic Cluster
Names Containing Mehr (Sun, Affection, Gift)
Islamic Status
Classical / Historical Persian
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Letters
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Meaning Urdu
مہرداد: 'مہربانی/سورج/محبت کے ذریعہ دیا گیا' (مہِر + داد یعنی 'مہربانی/سورج کی طرف سے دیا گیا')
Meaning Arabic
مهرداد: «مَهْر» (الشمس/المحبة) + «داد» (مُعطى) أي «مُعطى بالمحبة/الشمس»
Mehrdad (میهرداد / مهرداد) is a Persian-origin male name composed of Mehr (sun, affection, or the ancient deity Mithra in Middle Persian) + dad (given). It appears in Middle and New Persian onomastics and continued among Muslim Persian-speakers as a cultural name rather than a theological term. Mehrdad conveys the idea of a gift or blessing associated with warmth, covenant, or affection. In Persian cultural-linguistic contexts it is less common now, making it a distinctive choice. Related names: [[Mehran]], [[Mehri]]. Quranic_reference: ""
FAQs
Is Mehrdad an Islamic name?

Mehrdad is Persian in origin and commonly used by Muslim Persian-speakers. It is cultural/linguistic rather than derived from Islamic scripture; it is acceptable as a personal name in Muslim communities.

What does Mehr mean in Mehrdad?

In Persian, Mehr can mean 'sun', 'affection', or refer historically to the deity Mithra; in the compound Mehrdad it conveys warmth, affection, or a covenantal gift.

Is Mehrdad used outside Iran?

Mehrdad is primarily found among Persian-speaking populations in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, and among the Persian diaspora; it is rare elsewhere.

Are there feminine forms of Mehrdad?

Direct feminine equivalents are uncommon; related feminine Persian names use the element Mehr such as Mehri or Mehrnaz, though Mehrnaz is more widely used.

Does Mehrdad appear in classical literature?

The components 'Mehr' and '-dad' are attested in Middle and New Persian onomastics. The exact compound appears in historical Persian name-lists and inscriptions; it reflects continuity of Persian naming elements into Islamic-era usage.

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