Girl name
Mehriban name meaning
“affectionate, compassionate, kindly”
Mehriban means “affectionate, compassionate, kindly.” A feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Persian mehrbān, formed with mehr, meaning “love” or “affection,” and the element bān. Its close relative Mihriban comes from the same Persian word, giving the name a direct connection with another familiar Turkish name form.
What does Mehriban mean?
Affectionate, compassionate, kindly
In Turkish: sevecen, şefkatli, dostça davranan
Mehriban conveys affection with a warm, caring quality. It shares its Persian source with the Turkish name Mihriban, the difference being chiefly one of pronunciation and spelling; its imagery centres on tenderness, closeness and kind treatment rather than on an abstract idea of beauty.
Origin of the name Mehriban
It comes from Persian mehrbān, 'affectionate, kind'. The word is formed from mehr, 'love, affection', and the element -bān.
How to pronounce Mehriban
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mehɾiban/ |
Is Mehriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehriban is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mehriban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mehriban
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Mehriban
- Mehriban Ulusoy
FAQ about the name Mehriban
What is the meaning of Mehriban?
Mehriban means “affectionate, compassionate, kindly”. It comes from Persian mehrbān, 'affectionate, kind'. The word is formed from mehr, 'love, affection', and the element -bān.
Is Mehriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehriban is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mehriban in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mehriban nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mehriban?
Mehriban is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mehriban have?
Mehriban has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mehriban?
Mehriban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mehriban?
Notable people named Mehriban include Mehriban Ulusoy.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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