Girl name · Persian
Mahsa
“like the moon”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Mahsa.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Mahsa — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Mahsa is mah (moon) with the comparative suffix -sa, giving moon-like — the same construction that produces Parisa, fairy-like. Persian naming leans heavily on this pattern of likeness rather than direct identification.
It is a common Iranian girls' name. Since 2022 it has been inseparable from Mahsa Amini, whose death in custody set off the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, and the name now carries that weight in Iran and in the diaspora. It has no US ranking.
Mah is the short form, shared with Mahtab. Two syllables want two (Mahsa Niloufar, Mahsa Darya). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy with Celestial meaning behind it.
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Is Mahsa a boy or girl name?
Mahsa is traditionally a girl name of Persian origin.
What does the name Mahsa mean?
Mahsa means “like the moon” of Persian origin. Mahsa is mah (moon) with the comparative suffix -sa, giving moon-like — the same construction that produces Parisa, fairy-like. Persian naming leans heavily on this pattern of likeness rather than direct identification.
Where does the name Mahsa come from?
Mahsa is Persian in origin. It is a common Iranian girls' name. Since 2022 it has been inseparable from Mahsa Amini, whose death in custody set off the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, and the name now carries that weight in Iran and in the diaspora. It has no US ranking.
What are common nicknames for Mahsa?
Mah and Sa — the short-forms parents most often use for Mahsa.
How popular is Mahsa?
Mahsa did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Mahsa you might want for the nursery.