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Jannat
Pronounced JAN-nat /ˈdʒæn.næt/Medium
Meaning: Paradise, gardenMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Jannat means paradise, often pictured as a garden, and it is a well-loved name across Bengali and wider Muslim communities. The image of a heavenly garden gives the name a serene, hopeful sense. It carries that meaning openly, with no need for translation among those who use it.
Close relatives like Janna and Jannah share its core, while forms such as Cennet in Turkish and Dženita reflect how the same paradise idea travels across languages. The Indian actress Jannat Zubair Rahmani is a familiar young bearer.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Jannat Zubair Rahmani (2001-present)Indian actress and social media personality known for the TV series 'Phulwa' and 'Tu Aashiqui'.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jannat mean?
Jannat is usually explained as meaning 'paradise, garden' and is most often linked with Bengali tradition.
How do you pronounce Jannat?
It's commonly said JAN-nat /ˈdʒæn.næt/.
Is Jannat a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jannat is used as a girl name.
How popular is Jannat?
In 2024, Jannat ranked #2198 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.