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Jahani

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Pronounced jah-HAH-nee /dʒɑˈhɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: By one route from the Persian jahan ('world'), so 'worldly; of the world'; it also reads as a modern American coinage in the Jahni/Jhalani sound family. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A worldly-sounding name: Jahani can trace to Persian jahan ('world') (said 'jah-HAH-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowPersian, American
MeaningBy one route from the Persian jahan ('world'), so 'worldly; of the world'; it also reads as a modern American coinage in the Jahni/Jhalani sound family. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#10579 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Jahani links by one route to the Persian jahan ('world'), 'worldly; of the world'; by another it is a modern coinage in a flowing sound family. The routes are uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-HAH-nee').

It appears only rarely and recently in U.S. data. Rare, worldly, and melodic.

Did you know? Jahani can trace to the Persian jahan ('world'), giving 'worldly; of the world' — though it also reads as a modern coinage. A melodic name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'jah-HAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jahani — Persian jahan 'world' / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

JahaniaJahniJehani

Nicknames

JahaAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahani mean?

Jahani can trace to the Persian jahan ('world'), so 'worldly; of the world'; it also reads as a coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jahani?

It's said jah-HAH-nee /dʒɑˈhɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jahani a boy or girl name?

Jahani is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jahani?

Jahani is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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