Boy name
Mihran name meaning
“associated with Mihr; linked to the sun”
Mihran means associated with Mihr or linked to the sun. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is an Armenian-used name derived from Iranian Mihr. Its concrete cultural association is with Mithra in ancient Iranian tradition and with the later solar meaning of Mihr.
What does Mihran mean?
Associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
In Turkish: Mihr ile ilişkili; güneşe bağlı
Mihran connects historical Iranian and Armenian naming traditions. Its Mihr element also appears in names used in Turkish, including Mihriban and Mihrimah, although those names have different constructions. The solar imagery associated with Mihran comes from this shared historical element.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Mihran
Mihran is used in Armenian and derives from the Iranian name Mihr. Mihr is associated with Mithra in ancient Iranian tradition and with the sun in later usage.
Double names with Mihran
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mihran Aclan
Meaning of each name
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
- Aclan: quick-acting, hasty
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Baran Mihran
Meaning of each name
- Baran: rain, rainfall
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
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Mihran Temmuz
Meaning of each name
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
- Temmuz: the seventh month; midsummer
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Vasfi Mihran
Meaning of each name
- Vasfi: relating to qualities, description or praise
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
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Mihran Agop
Meaning of each name
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
- Agop: Armenian form of Jacob
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Tayfur Mihran
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Mihran: associated with Mihr; linked to the sun
How to pronounce Mihran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mihɾan/ |
Is Mihran a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihran is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mihran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mihran
Names with related meanings
- Güney♂South
- Doğu♂East, the direction of sunrise
- Rojhat♂The sun has risen, the day has come
- Rohat♂Day has dawned
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Rojvan♂Guardian of the day or sun
- Gündüz♂♀Daytime
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Şemsettin♂Sun of the faith
- Ruhat♂The sun has risen
- Mihrali♂Sun or affection
- Şemsi♂♀Solar, belonging to the sun
Famous people named Mihran
- Mihran Azaryan · b. 1876
- Mihran Apikyan · b. 1855
- Mihran Kayan · b. 1874
FAQ about the name Mihran
What is the meaning of Mihran?
Mihran means “associated with Mihr; linked to the sun”. Mihran is used in Armenian and derives from the Iranian name Mihr. Mihr is associated with Mithra in ancient Iranian tradition and with the sun in later usage.
Is Mihran a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihran is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mihran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mihran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mihran?
Mihran is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mihran have?
Mihran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mihran?
Mihran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mihran?
Some ideas: Mihran Aclan; Baran Mihran; Mihran Temmuz.
Famous people named Mihran?
Notable people named Mihran include Mihran Azaryan, Mihran Apikyan, Mihran Kayan.
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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