Name meaning
Mehin
Means the greatest, the magnificent; also linked to moonlight.
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Name meaning and origin
Mehin comes from mehin, the superlative form of the adjective meh (great) in Persian, and conveys the meaning of majestic, greatest. Because the word echoes mah, which means moon in the common tongue, it is also associated with moonlight and moon-like meanings, though this connection is a secondary, poetic explanation.
Historically, the name also appeared in complex forms like Mehinbanu in the Persian-Azerbaijani naming tradition, carrying the hope of grandeur and greatness. Today Mehin is widely used in Azerbaijan as an independent girl name: according to the 2025 birth registry ranking, it ranks 53rd among the country's most popular girl names.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Fars mənşəli · Azərbaycan mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Mahin
- Pronunciation
- me.ˈhin
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Mehin?
Mehin is a word of Persian origin meaning the greatest, majestic; it is also popularly associated with moonlight.Is the name Mehin mentioned in the Quran?
No, Mehin is a word of Persian origin and does not appear in the Quran.Is Mehin a boy or a girl name?
Mehin is a girl name.