The baby name Mehrnush is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mehrˈnuːʃ/ (approx. "mehr-NOOSH").
Mehrnush is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Mehrnush is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mehrˈnuːʃ/ (approx. "mehr-NOOSH").
Mehrnush is Persian in Origin.
Mehrnush is a feminine Persian given name composed of Mehr (Mihr), the Old/Middle Persian root for “sun” and “affection, love” (linked to Mithra), and nūsh/noosh (نوش), meaning “sweet, pleasant; nectar; to sip.” The compound therefore suggests “sweetness of love,” “nectar of kindness,” or poetically “sweet sun,” evoking warmth, benevolence, and delight.
Used in Persian-speaking communities since the 20th century, the name draws on imagery familiar from classical Persian verse, where nush denotes honeyed drink and mehr signifies both solar radiance and heartfelt bonds. It remains most common in Iran and the diaspora (especially among families seeking traditional yet lyrical choices). Common variants reflect transliteration: Mehrnoush, Mehrnoosh, Mehrnosh, and occasionally the spaced form Mehr Noush; short forms include Noush/Noosh. Related Mehr- names include Mehrnaz and Mehraneh. The meaning palette centers on sweetness, love, and bright, life-giving warmth.
Mehrnush is a rare name. Our records hold just 27 recorded uses, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Girls | 0 | #507 | 24 | 8,334 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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