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Jahanara

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Pronounced jah-hah-NAH-rah /ˌdʒɑː.hΙ‘ΛΛˆnɑː.rΙ™/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian jahan ('world') and ara ('adorning'), 'adorning the world; ornament of the world.' Borne by Jahanara Begum, a Mughal princess, daughter of Shah Jahan. Regal and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Persian name: Jahanara means 'adorning the world' (said 'jah-hah-NAH-rah'). Lyrical and dignified.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian jahan ('world') and ara ('adorning'), 'adorning the world; ornament of the world.' Borne by Jahanara Begum, a Mughal princess, daughter of Shah Jahan. Regal and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2013)#17644 β†— Rising
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 10

History & Origin

Jahanara joins the Persian jahan ('world') and ara ('adorning') - 'adorning the world; ornament of the world.' It was borne by Jahanara Begum, a Mughal princess, daughter of Shah Jahan; regal and lyrical, and rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-hah-NAH-rah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in South Asian families. Rare, regal, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jahanara is Persian for 'adorning the world' (jahan, 'world,' plus ara, 'adorning') - carried by Jahanara Begum, a Mughal princess and daughter of Shah Jahan (said 'jah-hah-NAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Jahanara β€” Persian jahan + ara; 'adorning the world'; Mughal princess

Variations

JahanaaraJehanaraJahana

Nicknames

JahaNara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahanara mean?

Jahanara is Persian for 'adorning the world' (jahan, 'world,' plus ara, 'adorning'); it was borne by Mughal princess Jahanara Begum.

How do you pronounce Jahanara?

It's said jah-hah-NAH-rah /ˌdʒɑː.hΙ‘ΛΛˆnɑː.rΙ™/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Jahanara a boy or girl name?

Jahanara is a girl's name.

How popular is Jahanara?

Jahanara is a rare name in the U.S.

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