Mahan

Mahan (ماهان) is a Persian first name for boys. The name is often interpreted as 'the gift of the moon', 'beautiful as the moon', or simply 'the moon'.

What does the name Mahan mean?

Mahan (ماهان) is a boy's name of Persian origin and carries the meanings 'the gift of the moon', 'beautiful as the moon', or 'the moon'. This meaning is derived from the Persian word mâh (ماه), which means 'moon'. Furthermore, there is a city in Iran with the same name.

Where does the name Mahan come from?

The name Mahan has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the gift of the moon'. It is composed of the Old Persian word mâh (ماه), which means 'moon'. The linguistic roots lie in Iranian and Persian.

How do you pronounce Mahan?

The pronunciation of the name Mahan is two syllables and open. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'Ma-han' [ˈmaːhan], with the first syllable starting with a long, open A sound that conveys a certain warmth. The second syllable contributes to the sonic breadth, while the final N sound gives the name stability. Mahan radiates a powerful and harmonious presence and appears calm yet strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, Mahan enjoys considerable popularity. The name currently ranks 1,212th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 802nd. Over the last ten years, Mahan has been used as a first name about 300 times, placing it 1,222nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,489th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mani / Meyhan

Famous people

• Mahan Baghdadi (Iranian football player)
• Mahan Esfahani (musician from Iran)
• Mahan Mitra (Indian mathematician)
• Mahan Rahmani (Iranian footballer)
• Poonthottam Mahan Nambudiri (Indian poet)