Mihirमिहिर
Mihira · traditionally used for boys
“The sun”
The sun; epithet attested in Mbh + Kāvya; also a cloud, the wind, the moon, a sage. Famous as Varāhamihira.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mihir begins with Mi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Mi open Magha pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the warmth of the sun, honoring the astronomer Varahamihira.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mihir mean?
Mihir (Mihira) is attested as “The sun.” The sun; epithet attested in Mbh + Kāvya; also a cloud, the wind, the moon, a sage. Famous as Varāhamihira.
Which nakshatra sound does Mihir fit?
Mihir begins with the sound Mi, which opens Magha pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Mihir a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mihir is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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