Mahnaz

Mahnaz (مهناز) is a Persian girl's name that translates to "as beautiful as the moon."

What does the name Mahnaz mean?

The name Mahnaz (مهناز) has its roots in Persian and stands for "as beautiful as the moon." The etymological foundations come from Old Persian, where "mah" (𐎶𐎠𐏃) means "moon" or "month" and "nâz" (ناز) means "sweet," "pretty," "cute," "beautiful," "coquetry," "pleasure," and "comfort."

Where does the name Mahnaz come from?

The name Mahnaz is a female first name of Persian origin, meaning "as beautiful as the moon." The components consist of the Old Persian "mah" (𐎶𐎠𐏃) for moon and the Persian "nâz" (ناز) for sweet, pretty, and beautiful. The language is Persian.

How do you pronounce Mahnaz?

The pronunciation of Mahnaz is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. It is generally pronounced as "Mah-naz" [maːˈnaːz], with the long A in the first syllable conveying openness and warmth. The second syllable with the voiced Z adds dynamism. The ending sounds clear and confident, making Mahnaz appear powerful and elegant – melodious and sonically impressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Mahnaz is among the common first names, currently ranking 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 at 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Mahnaz has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Many

Famous people

• Mahnaz Afshar (Iranian actress)
• Mahnaz Badihian (American writer)
• Mahnaz Mohammadi (Iranian film director)