Mehriban

Mehriban is a girl's name that has its origins in Azerbaijan and derives from Persian. It is derived from the Azerbaijani and Persian expression mehrabân (مهربان), which means "friendly," and thus carries the meaning "the Friendly."

What does the name Mehriban mean?

As an Azerbaijani girl's name with Persian roots, Mehriban means "the Friendly." The term is also used in Persian to describe "unconditional love," especially in the context of parental love, which is why the name can also be interpreted as "the Unconditionally Loved One." Mehriban is primarily common in Azerbaijan. In Turkish and Kurdish, the variant Mihriban can be found.

Where does the name Mehriban come from?

The name Mehriban originates from the Azerbaijani and Persian language family and carries the meanings "the Friendly" as well as "the Unconditionally Loved One." The etymology refers to the compound word mehrabân (مهربان), which stands for friendly or kind in both languages.

How do you pronounce Mehriban?

Mehriban is pronounced approximately as 'Mehr-i-bahn.'

Popularity

In Germany, Mehriban is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2014, with 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Mehriban has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mehri / Mihri / Riban

Famous people

• Mehriban Aliyeva (First Lady of Azerbaijan, Vice President of Azerbaijan)