Mahan

Meaning of Mahan

Mahan is a masculine Persian name, pronounced mah-HAHN (/məˈhɑn/), derived from mah (“moon”) and ān (“place”), and tied to the historic city of Mahan in Iran’s Kerman province, famed for its Shazdeh Garden and the mausoleum of the Sufi master Shah Nematollah Vali. It conveys a sense of lunar clarity and cultural depth, appealing not only to Persian-speaking families but also finding favor among Latin American and other multicultural communities in the United States. There, Mahan has remained rare yet consistent—ranked 914th with 10 newborns in 2024 and oscillating between 882nd and 936th since 2009—underscoring its niche status as a concise, two-syllable name that bridges ancient heritage with contemporary international appeal.

Pronunciation

Persian

• Pronunced as mah-HAHN (/məˈhɑn/)

• Mahir
• Mahdi
• Mahesh
• Mahlon