The baby name Mahreen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mah-REEN (muh-REEN) — /məˈriːn/.
The baby name Mahreen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mah-REEN (muh-REEN) — /məˈriːn/.
Mahreen is Arabic, Persian, Urdu in Origin.
Mahreen is a feminine name shaped by Persian and Urdu elements, pronounced mah-REEN or meh-REEN. Two etymological paths are cited: from Persian mah “moon” plus the adjectival suffix -īn, yielding “moonlike, radiant”; or from Persian mehr “sun; affection, kindness” with -īn, giving “loving, benevolent; sun-warm.” In Urdu usage the mehr-based reading is common, while the mah-based reading aligns with other lunar names.
The name circulates widely in Pakistan, northern India, and the South Asian diaspora, with expanded visibility since the late 20th century. It belongs to the Persianate literary-naming tradition rather than classical Arabic onomastics. Variant spellings include Mehreen (the most prevalent, مِہرین) and Mehrin; Mahreen is a parallel transliteration. Related choices with overlapping imagery include Mahnoor (“moonlight”), Mahin, Mehr, and Mehrunisa. Overall, Mahreen carries a graceful blend of luminosity and warmth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| BD | 0 | #239 | 3 | 5,992 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #380 | 17 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #529 | 25 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #647 | 8 | 13,121 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #865 | 71 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #906 | 11 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Mahreen is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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