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Jahangir

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-hahn-GEER /dʒəhɑnˈɡɪər/Medium

Meaning: From Persian Jahangir, 'world-conqueror' or 'world-seizer' (jahan, 'world,' + gir, 'seizer'). Most famously the name of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, who reigned 1605-1627.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grand Persian name: Jahangir means 'world-conqueror' — borne by a Mughal emperor (said 'juh-hahn-GEER'). Regal and bold.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom Persian Jahangir, 'world-conqueror' or 'world-seizer' (jahan, 'world,' + gir, 'seizer'). Most famously the name of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, who reigned 1605-1627.
U.S. rank (2025)#12782 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Jahangir is Persian for 'world-conqueror' or 'world-seizer,' from jahan ('world') and gir ('seizer'). It is best known as the name of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605-1627), patron of art and gardens. A regal, storied name (said 'juh-hahn-GEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, historic, and grand.

Did you know? Jahangir means 'world-seizer' in Persian and was the name of the Mughal emperor who reigned from 1605 to 1627 — a name of imperial scope (said 'juh-hahn-GEER').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Jahangir — Persian 'world-conqueror'; Mughal emperor Jahangir

Variations

JehangirJahangeerJhangir

Nicknames

JahanGeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahangir mean?

Jahangir is Persian for 'world-conqueror' or 'world-seizer,' famously borne by the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

How do you pronounce Jahangir?

It's often said juh-hahn-GEER /dʒəhɑnˈɡɪər/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Jahangir a boy or girl name?

Jahangir is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jahangir?

Jahangir is a rare, historic name in the U.S.

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