Persian · Numbers & Time
ماه
māh
Month; moon
Beginnernoun
Definition
A month of the calendar — and the moon itself; māh-e man, my moon, is sweet talk.
Example
ماه رمضان نزدیک است.
The month of Ramadan is near.
Etymology
'ماه' (māh) originates from Old Persian 'māha', meaning 'month' and 'moon', sharing roots with the Proto-Indo-European '*māns', making it culturally significant.
How & Where It’s Used
'ماه' (māh) is used in various contexts both spoken and written, suitable for formal and informal settings, particularly in cultural or poetic references.