Persian · noun · People & Roles

Mian

मियाँ

said mi-YAAN

also written: Miyan, Miyaan

Meaning

A term of respect or affection: 'sir', 'master'; also 'husband'; used before a name familiarly.

Literally: middle (one), patron

Related words

Sir; master; a title of respect appended to names.

A respectful term of address: 'Sir', 'Your Honour'; prefixed to a name as a mark of deference.