Mihra is a feminine Turkish given name derived from Persian مهر (mehr), meaning "friendship," "love," or "kindness." In Persian and related cultures, the concept of mehr carries deep emotional and spiritual connotations, often associated with affection, benevolence, and the divine light in Zoroastrian and Mithraic traditions. The name thus reflects positive human qualities and is cherished for its melodious sound and meaningful essence. Mihra entered Turkish usage through the strong historical and cultural ties between the Ottoman Empire and Persia, particularly during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods when Persian was a language of literature and courtly life. Turkish, having adopted many Persian and Arabic loanwords seamlessly, features this name and its variants as part of a broader lexicon of names emphasizing virtue and beauty. Variants of Mihra include Mehri (used both as a Persian feminine name and as a Turkish variant), Mehr (directly from Persian), and Mitra (Persian, distinct from the Indian Mitra, which is a surname and male given name). The name shares the root mehr Meaning: friendship, love, kindnessOrigin: PersianType: First nameUsage: Turkish