Indian name meaning
Mihir
♂ BoyMi·hir · 2 syllables
The sun
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| M | i | h | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Mihir carries the name number 4.
About the name Mihir
Mihir is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sun.”
Spoken aloud it is Mi·hir — 2 syllables. Mihir is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mihir mean?
Mihir means “The sun.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mihir a boy or a girl name?
Mihir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mihir?
Mihir is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mihir?
Mihir has 2 syllables and is said as Mi·hir.
What is the numerology number of the name Mihir?
In the Chaldean system, Mihir has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Mihir a common name in India?
Mihir appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Mihir?
For a sister to Mihir, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Vibha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mihir?
Mahir, Ruchir, Tahir or Ishir share Mihir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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