The baby name Mahrokh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /mɒːˈɾox/; respelling: mah-ROKH (kh like 'ch' in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach').
Mahrokh is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Mahrokh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /mɒːˈɾox/; respelling: mah-ROKH (kh like 'ch' in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach').
Mahrokh is Persian in Origin.
Mahrokh is a Persian feminine name formed from māh (moon) + rokh/ruḵh (face, countenance). Literally “moon-faced,” it conveys luminous beauty and serene allure, a deeply rooted metaphor in Persian aesthetics. The compound features widely in classical Persian verse - by poets such as Hafez and Saadi - as an epithet for a beloved with a radiant visage.
From the Persianate literary sphere, the term moved into given-name use across Iran, Afghanistan, and Urdu-speaking South Asia, where it is also written as ماه رخ and read “Mah Rukh.” The name remains uncommon but enduring, valued for its poetic pedigree rather than trendiness. Variants and spellings include Māhrokh, Mahrokh, Mah Rukh, and Mah-Rukh; closely related cognates include Mahru/Mahroo (“moon-faced”). The core meaning centers on “moon-faced” or “one with a bright, beautiful face,” signaling elegance, grace, and classic literary refinement.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #92 | 3 | 2,402 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #409 | 123 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Mahrokh is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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