Mehreen ( Persian: مهرین), also transliterated as Mehreen, is a feminine Persian name, meaning "sun-like" or "lovable". "Mehr" means "sun" or "affection/love" in Persian language. It is a popular name in Iran (Persia) and other Persian-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Persian name is also popular among Arab countries.[citation needed]
Pronunciation | 'Meh-reen' |
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Gender | Female |
Language(s) | Persian |
Origin | |
Meaning | "sun-like" or "loveable" |
Notable people with the name include:
- Mehreen Mahmud, Bangladeshi singer
- Mehreen Faruqi, Australian politician
- Mehreen Anwar Raja, Pakistani politician
- Mehreen Jabbar, Pakistani film maker
- Mehreen Pirzada, Indian film actress and model.
See also
edit- All pages with titles beginning with Mehreen for articles on persons with this first name