Unisex name
Mihri name meaning
“of the sun or of affection”
Mihri means of the sun or of affection. It derives from Persian mihr, meaning sun or love, with a suffix expressing relationship. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the rising sun, a concrete image that illustrates its association with light.
What does Mihri mean?
Of the sun or of affection
In Turkish: güneşle veya sevgiyle ilgili
Mihri connects the light of the sun with the warmth of affection through a shared Persian word. It also appears as an Ottoman poetic pen name, notably in Mihrî Hatun; names such as Mihriban and Mihrimah provide further connections through the same Persian element.
Origin of the name Mihri
Formed from Persian mihr, 'sun' or 'affection', with the relational suffix -ī. Both senses belong to Persian literary usage.
Double names with Mihri
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mihri Safi
Meaning of each name
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
- Safi: clear, pure, unmixed
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Dora Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Dora: gift
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Mihri Ejder
Meaning of each name
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
- Ejder: dragon, a gigantic legendary reptile
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Sıtkı Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Sıtkı: associated with truthfulness and sincerity
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Mihri Vahram
Meaning of each name
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
- Vahram: a historical name associated with victory
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Jehat Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Jehat: Capable, skilful
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
How to pronounce Mihri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mihɾi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مهری |
Is Mihri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mihri is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mihri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mihri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mihri
- Mihri Müşfik Hanım · b. 1886
- Mihri Belli · b. 1916
- Mihri Pektaş · b. 1895
- Mihri Özkan · b. 1966
- Mihri Devrimsel · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Mihri
What is the meaning of Mihri?
Mihri means “of the sun or of affection”. Formed from Persian mihr, 'sun' or 'affection', with the relational suffix -ī. Both senses belong to Persian literary usage.
Is Mihri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mihri is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 57% of bearers are male.
Is Mihri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mihri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mihri?
Mihri is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mihri have?
Mihri has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mihri?
Mihri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mihri?
Some ideas: Mihri Safi; Dora Mihri; Mihri Ejder.
Famous people named Mihri?
Notable people named Mihri include Mihri Müşfik Hanım, Mihri Belli, Mihri Pektaş.
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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