Girl name
Mihriban name meaning
“affectionate, compassionate and kindly”
Mihriban means “affectionate, compassionate and kindly.” It comes from Persian mihrbān, formed with mihr, meaning love or affection, and the element -bān. It is used for girls in Türkiye. Abdurrahim Karakoç’s poem Mihriban, also set to music, gives the name a concrete literary and musical association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mihriban mean?
Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
In Turkish: şefkatli, sevecen ve güler yüzlü
Mihriban emphasizes affection expressed as kindness and tenderness. A poem of the same name by Abdurrahim Karakoç, later set to music, gives it a recognizable place in Turkish poetry and song. Although it shares mihr with names such as Mihrimah, affection is the relevant sense here.
How popular is Mihriban?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 10provinces
Where is Mihriban in the top 30?
10 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Mihriban
Mihriban comes from Persian mihrbān, meaning 'kind' or 'affectionate'. It is built on mihr, 'love' or 'affection', with the element -bān.
Double names with Mihriban
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mihriban Zerya
Meaning of each name
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Zerya: Sea, vast water
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Arya Mihriban
Meaning of each name
- Arya: aria; a solo song in opera
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
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Mihriban Nigar
Meaning of each name
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Nigar: picture; beloved; picture-like beauty
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Süreyya Mihriban
Meaning of each name
- Süreyya: the Pleiades star cluster
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
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Mihriban Şadan
Meaning of each name
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
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Ronya Mihriban
Meaning of each name
- Ronya: Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
- Mihriban: affectionate, compassionate and kindly
How to pronounce Mihriban
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mihɾiban/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مهربان |
Is Mihriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Mihriban is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mihriban appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mihriban
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 Mihriban
- Mihriban Er · b. 1966
- Mihriban Polat · b. 1998
- Mihriban Kaya · b. 1996
- Mihriban Oğuz · b. 1971
- Mihriban Pekgüleryüz · b. 1951
- Mihriban Ataünal · b. 1971
- Mihriban Begüm Yıldırım
- Mihriban Dudu Gizem Gencer
- Mihriban Karaayvaz
- Mihriban Özbaşaran
- Mihriban Özden Pekgüleryüz · b. 1951
- Mihriban Özoğuz · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Mihriban
What is the meaning of Mihriban?
Mihriban means “affectionate, compassionate and kindly”. Mihriban comes from Persian mihrbān, meaning 'kind' or 'affectionate'. It is built on mihr, 'love' or 'affection', with the element -bān.
Is Mihriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Mihriban is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mihriban in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mihriban nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mihriban?
Mihriban is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mihriban have?
Mihriban has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mihriban?
Mihriban appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Mihriban?
Some ideas: Mihriban Zerya; Arya Mihriban; Mihriban Nigar.
Famous people named Mihriban?
Notable people named Mihriban include Mihriban Er, Mihriban Polat, Mihriban Kaya.
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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