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Mehreen

Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mehreen: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1993.

Mehreen is a name of Persian and Urdu origin, derived from “mehr” meaning “sun” or “affection,” and “een” as a suffix, so it beautifully conveys “like the sun” or “bringer of warmth and kindness.” A celebrated bearer is the Pakistani actress and model Mehreen Raheel, known for her work in both television and film. The name doesn’t have direct place connections in Scotland, but it shares its root with the Persian goddess Mithra, associated with light and friendship. In a Scottish context, Mehreen has been a rare but steadily-loved choice since the late 20th century, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural fabric, and it’s often spelled Mehrin as a simplified variant.