Mehak

Meaning of Mehak

Mehak is a feminine given name of Punjabi provenance, etymologically rooted in the Urdu and Punjabi term for “fragrance” and phonemically transcribed as /mɛˈhæk/. It imparts associations of olfactory refinement within its semantic field, reflecting a tradition in South Asian onomastics that valorizes sensorial motifs. Quantitative data from the United States Social Security Administration indicate that the name’s annual incidence has ranged from five to twenty-nine registrations between 1992 and 2023, corresponding to national popularity rankings between 845 and 978; in 2023, eight newborns were named Mehak, yielding a rank of approximately 950. Although its prevalence remains limited within the broader Anglo-American demographic, the steadiness of its adoption among diaspora populations attests to its sustained cultural traction. Phonologically, its two-syllable structure adheres to a CV-CVC pattern that integrates smoothly into English phonetic frameworks.

Pronunciation

  • Pronunced as meh-HAK (/mɛˈhæk/)

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Similar Names to Mehak

Notable People Named Mehak

Mehak Ali is a Pakistani singer whose Bollywood debut earned her a historic Mirchi Music Award nomination.
Mehak Kesar is an Indian cricketer who helped lead Punjab to its first women's T20 title as vice captain in 2019.
Mehak Manwani is an Indian actress known for Sixteen, Fukrey and the television show Sasural Genda Phool.
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