Jahaan comes from Persian jahan, 'the world, the universe'. A grand, poetic name across the Persian and South Asian world (Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, the-world at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Jahaan (jahan) means 'the world, the universe' in Persian — borne by Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal; grand and poetic.

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Variations

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What does the name Jahaan mean?

Jahaan is Persian for 'the world, the universe'.

How do you pronounce Jahaan?

It's said jə-HAHN /dʒəˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jahaan a boy or girl name?

Jahaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Jahaan?

Jahaan is a rare name in the U.S.