Mahnaz as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mahnaz

What is the meaning of the name Mahnaz ?

The baby name Mahnaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-nahz (IPA: /mɑːˈnɑːz/).

Mahnaz is Persian in Origin.

A Persian feminine name, Mahnaz derives from the Farsi elements mah (moon) and naz (tender charm, coy grace, cherished pride). Together they convey "moon's grace," "glory of the moon," or "one adorned with moonlike beauty," resonating with the lunar imagery central to Persian poetry and aesthetics. While naz-compound names occur throughout medieval Persian verse, Mahnaz itself became especially common in the 20th century, borne by Iranian cultural figures and embraced across Persian-speaking communities.

Variants include transliterations Mahnâz and Mahnaz; South Asian forms Mehnaz and Mehnaaz appear in Urdu due to Persian influence, and Mehnaz is also found in Turkic contexts influenced by Persian culture. Informal shortenings such as Naz are used. The name sees steady use in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and among the diaspora, appreciated for its elegant sound and luminous meaning that blends poetic tradition with modern appeal.