Mehar

Mehar is a unisex given name used in South Asia and among diaspora communities. It appears in Punjabi, Urdu, and Sindhi naming traditions, and is also found as a surname in some families. The name is commonly transliterated as Mehar, Mehr, or Meher. Its etymology traces to the Persian word mehr, meaning kindness, affection, or grace. In Punjabi and Urdu usage, mehar conveys benevolence or divine grace, and it is sometimes associated with the concept of the sun deity Mithra in ancient Iranian traditions, lending a sense of light and warmth to the name. In Sikhism, Hinduism, and Islam, the notion of mehar is connected to blessings or gracious treatment from the divine.

Geographically, Mehar is the name of a town and tehsil in Dadu District, Sindh, Pakistan. The area is part of the broader Indus River plain and has agricultural activity typical of the region.

In contemporary usage, the name appears among people of South Asian heritage in India, Pakistan, and diaspora communities. Variants like Mehr and Meher reflect differences in transliteration from Punjabi and Persian. Overall, Mehar carries connotations of grace, benevolence, and positive regard across its cultural contexts.