Find out how popular the first name Mihrimah has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mihrimah by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Mihrimah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mihrimah.

The history of the first name Mihrimah

Mihrimah is a Turkish feminine given name with origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian words "mihr" meaning sun or light, and "mah" meaning moon, together forming the meaning "sun-like moon" or "luminous moon".

The name first gained prominence during the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Hurrem Sultan. Born in 1522, Mihrimah Sultan was a powerful figure in the Ottoman court and a prominent patron of architecture and arts.

In the 17th century, another notable individual with the name Mihrimah was Mihrimah Emetullah Rabia Gülnuş Valide Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Ibrahim I and Valide Sultan (Queen Mother) from 1642 to 1683. She played a significant role in the politics of the Ottoman Empire during her time as Valide Sultan.

The name Mihrimah has also been recorded in various historical texts and literary works from the Ottoman period. For instance, it appears in the famous Ottoman travel book "Seyahatname" by Evliya Çelebi, who lived in the 17th century.

In more modern times, Mihrimah Sungur (1907-1987) was a Turkish writer and journalist known for her contributions to children's literature and her work on women's rights. Mihrimah Tunç (1924-2021) was another notable figure, a Turkish classical dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote Turkish folk dances.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Mihrimah Özkan (1924-2013), a Turkish academic and author who specialized in Turkish literature and language. She was a professor at Istanbul University and authored several books on Turkish grammar and literature.

While the name Mihrimah was more commonly used in the Ottoman era, it has remained a popular choice for Turkish parents throughout the centuries, continuing the legacy of this beautiful and historically significant name.

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