Jihan
Jihan is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Turkish origin, meaning “The world, the universe”.
| Meaning | The world, the universe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Turkish |
| Written as | جيهان |
| Pronunciation | jee-HAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Jihan
Behind Jihan lies the Persian jahān, 'the world', which Ottoman Turkish adopted as cihan. Over the 20th century the name grew fashionable for girls in Egypt and the Levant. Its most prominent bearer was Jehan Sadat, married to the Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. Turkish usage runs the other way, since the spelling Cihan there is normally a boys' name. Either way, it carries a broad, open sense of the whole world.
Is Jihan a Muslim name?
Egyptian and Turkish Muslims in particular use the name. It comes from Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is neutral and pleasant.
How popular is Jihan?
Girls in Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco often carry it, sometimes spelled Jihane, whereas Turkish Cihan is mainly a boys' name.
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Spellings and variants of Jihan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jihan mean?
Jihan means 'The world, the universe'. It is of Persian / Turkish origin.
Is Jihan a Muslim name?
Egyptian and Turkish Muslims in particular use the name. It comes from Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is neutral and pleasant.
How do you pronounce Jihan?
Jihan is pronounced jee-HAHN.
Is Jihan a boy or girl name?
Jihan is usually a girl name.