Mehrdad
/M-EH-HH-R-D-AA-D/
Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Mehrdad is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Mehrdad is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self" and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Mehrdad is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Mehrdad carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Mehrdad's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Mehrdad carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Mehrdad's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Mehrdad's full reading →What does Mehrdad's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mehrdad resonates in either tradition.
Mehrdad's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mehrdad's full reading →
Does Mehrdad go with your family's names?
Mehrdad breaks into 7 sounds: /M-EH-HH-R-D-AA-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mehrdad sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mehrdad beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mehrdad — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mehrdad
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Common questions about Mehrdad
What does the name Mehrdad mean?
Mehrdad means "Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Mehrdad a boy or girl name?
Mehrdad is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Mehrdad?
Mehrdad is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Mehrdad a Muslim name?
Yes. Mehrdad is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Mehrdad mean in Persian?
Mehrdad originates from Persian, where it means "Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self."
What are common nicknames for Mehrdad?
Common short forms of Mehrdad include Mehi, Mehr.
What is the numerology of Mehrdad?
Mehrdad has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
Is Mehrdad an Islamic name?
Yes. Mehrdad is an Arabic boy name meaning "Given by Mehr — a Persian name reflecting an ancient tradition where sound and significance intertwine to shape a child's sense of self", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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