Jahanara
Jahanara is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “She who adorns the world”.
| Meaning | She who adorns the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | جہاں آرا |
| Pronunciation | jah-HAAN-ah-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Jahanara
Jahanara joins two Persian words, jahān, world, and ārā, adorning, so it describes a woman who brings beauty to the world. Its most famous bearer was Jahanara Begum, eldest daughter of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. A devout follower of Sufism, she paid for mosques and gardens to be built. She also wrote about the saints of the Chishti order.
Is Jahanara a Muslim name?
Thanks to the pious Mughal princess Jahanara Begum, this Persian name has long been respected by South Asian Muslims.
How popular is Jahanara?
South Asian families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are its main users.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jahanara mean?
Jahanara means 'She who adorns the world'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Jahanara a Muslim name?
Thanks to the pious Mughal princess Jahanara Begum, this Persian name has long been respected by South Asian Muslims.
How do you pronounce Jahanara?
Jahanara is pronounced jah-HAAN-ah-rah.
Is Jahanara a boy or girl name?
Jahanara is usually a girl name.