Jahan
Jahan is a unisex name of Persian origin meaning “world, universe.” Meaning world or universe in Persian, Jahan appears in some of history's most magnificent names — Shah Jahan built the…
how do you pronounce Jahan?
jah-HAHN
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what does Jahan mean?
The name Jahan means “world, universe.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
Meaning world or universe in Persian, Jahan appears in some of history's most magnificent names — Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, and the title Jahangir means 'world conqueror.' As a standalone name, Jahan declares the bearer to be a world unto themselves.
where does the name Jahan come from?
Wikipedia confirms Jahan is a word of Persian origin meaning world or universe, used as a gender-neutral first name or surname across the Middle East, Central and South Asia.
the history of Jahan
Wikipedia adds that the Turkish rendering of the same name is Cihan; the Shah Jahan and Taj Mahal associations mentioned elsewhere aren't addressed by this source.
what are the nicknames and variants of Jahan?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Jahan?
- Shah Jahan (Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal)
- Jahan Dotson (American football player)
what names are similar to Jahan?
what names go well with Jahan?
Sibling names that share Jahan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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