Mehar
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mehar: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
From Punjabi and Persian roots, Mehar means "benevolence" or "kindness," while in Arabic it carries the sense of "skill" or "excellence." It is a unisex name widely used across South Asian communities, and increasingly familiar in Scotland thanks to its Sikh and Muslim heritage. Notable bearers include Indian actor Mehar Mittal and Pakistani actress Mehar Bano, both celebrated in their respective film industries. The name does not have strong place connections in Scotland, but the town of Mehar in Pakistan’s Sindh province shares the same etymological root. A common variant, Meher, appears in both Indian and Persian contexts, and the name’s association with compassion makes it a gentle yet meaningful choice for any child.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y