Mehrdad

Meaning

Given by the sun

The name Mehrdad carries the meaning “Given by the sun”. Of Persian origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Persian

Language

Persian

Religion / Tradition

Hindu / Muslim

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Given by the sun

Gender Boy

Origin Persian

Language Persian

Religion / Tradition Hindu / Muslim

Questions About Mehrdad

What does the name Mehrdad mean?

The name Mehrdad carries the meaning “Given by the sun”. Of Persian origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Is Mehrdad a boy’s or girl’s name?

Mehrdad is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu / Muslim families.

What is the origin of Mehrdad?

The origin recorded for Mehrdad is Persian.

Can Mehrdad determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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