Girl name
Jihan name meaning
“world, universe”
Jihan is a feminine name of Persian origin meaning ‘world’ or ‘universe’. It derives from the Persian word jahān, meaning ‘world’. The form Jihan spread through other languages, including Arabic, connecting its Persian source word with the name form transmitted through those other languages.
What does Jihan mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jihan
Derived from Persian jahān, meaning world. The form Jihan spread through other languages, including Arabic.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jihan in Islam and the Quran
Jihan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jihan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jihan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Jihan Rubiah Fitriawati
Meaning of each word
- Jihan: world, universe
- Rubiah: fourth
- Fitriawati: woman associated with innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Jihan: world, universe
- Raudatul: a garden or meadow
- Minah: safe, secure
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Jihan Zhafira
Meaning of each word
- Jihan: world, universe
- Zhafira: one who achieves victory
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Meaning of each word
- Nuha: intellect, sound judgment
- Jihan: world, universe
- Zaimah: female leader
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Jihan Faiza
Meaning of each word
- Jihan: world, universe
- Faiza: a woman who achieves victory
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Meaning of each word
- Jihan: world, universe
- Rizkia: provision or sustenance
- Nurliana: light
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How to pronounce Jihan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒihan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮤᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Jihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jihan ranks #473 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jihan
Names with related meanings
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Pratiwi♀Earth, the land supporting life
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Pertiwi♀Earth, homeland
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Yuri♂♀Farmer, earth worker
- Nusa♂♀Island, land surrounded by water
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
- Sahara♂♀An expanse of desert
Famous people named Jihan
- Jihan Fahira · b. 1978
- Jihan Nurlela · b. 1994
- Jihan Amir
- Jihan Audy · b. 2004
- Jihan · b. 1998
- Jihan · b. 1998
- Jihan Alya Ghisani
- Jihan Amrullah · b. 1999
- Jihan Anteng Anggini · b. 1996
- Jihan Ayu Nabilla · b. 2000
- Jihan Devira Fatmawati · b. 1997
- Jihan Fahri Kamarullah · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Jihan
What is the meaning of Jihan?
Jihan means world, universe. Derived from Persian jahān, meaning world. The form Jihan spread through other languages, including Arabic.
Is Jihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jihan?
Jihan is of Persian origin.
Is the name Jihan in the Quran?
Jihan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jihan have?
Jihan has 2 syllables (Ji-han) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jihan?
Jihan ranks #473 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jihan?
Some ideas: Jihan Rubiah Fitriawati; Jihan Raudatul Minah; Jihan Zhafira.
Famous people named Jihan?
Notable people named Jihan include Jihan Fahira, Jihan Nurlela, Jihan Amir.
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