Cihangir
Cihangir is a Muslim boy name of Persian, Turkish form origin, meaning “Conqueror of the world”.
| Meaning | Conqueror of the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian, Turkish form |
| Written as | جهانگیر |
| Pronunciation | jee-hahn-GEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Pakistan, Uzbekistan |
Meaning and origin of Cihangir
Cihangir is the Turkish version of the Persian Jahāngīr, made of jahān, the world, and gīr, one who seizes, so it means world conqueror. The Mughal emperor Jahangir took it as his throne name. Süleyman the Magnificent, the Ottoman sultan, also had a son named Cihangir, and an Istanbul district still bears his name today. Uzbeks use the form Jahongir and Pakistanis Jahangir.
Is Cihangir a Muslim name?
Cihangir is a Persian royal name, not an Arabic one, and Muslim families, chiefly in Turkey, give it to sons.
How popular is Cihangir?
Used in Turkey, with Jahangir common in Pakistan and Jahongir in Uzbekistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cihangir mean?
Cihangir means 'Conqueror of the world'. It is of Persian, Turkish form origin.
Is Cihangir a Muslim name?
Cihangir is a Persian royal name, not an Arabic one, and Muslim families, chiefly in Turkey, give it to sons.
How do you pronounce Cihangir?
Cihangir is pronounced jee-hahn-GEER.
Is Cihangir a boy or girl name?
Cihangir is usually a boy name.