Kindness, sun, or the river Mehran
Mehran is a classic Persian name with deep historical roots. It is associated with the Mehran family, one of the seven Great Houses of Iran during the Sassanid era, and is also the name of a major river in the Sindh region. The name carries connotations of warmth and benevolence.
Less common today
Mehran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,926 in 2024.
Iranian refugee who lived in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years
Prolific Iranian actor, director, and comedian
Computer science professor at Stanford University and early Google employee
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).