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Jihan

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Pronounced jee-HAHN /dʒiˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Jihan (Jahan), 'world; universe,' carried into Arabic and Turkish use. A grand, expansive name; borne by Egypt's former first lady Jehan Sadat.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grand, expansive name: Jihan means 'world; universe' (said 'jee-HAHN'). Elegant and far-reaching.
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Persian Jihan (Jahan), 'world; universe,' carried into Arabic and Turkish use. A grand, expansive name; borne by Egypt's former first lady Jehan Sadat.
U.S. rank (2025)#13965 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219762025

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

Jihan (Jahan) is Persian for 'world; universe,' carried into Arabic and Turkish tradition and borne by Egypt's former first lady Jehan Sadat. An expansive, elegant name — rare in the U.S. (said 'jee-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian and Arab families. Rare, grand, and elegant.

Did you know? Jihan comes from the Persian for 'world; universe' — the same root behind Jahan in Taj Mahal builder Shah Jahan's name — a grand, elegant choice used across Persian and Arabic cultures (said 'jee-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jihan — Persian/Arabic 'world; universe'; Jahan root

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jihan mean?

Jihan is Persian/Arabic for 'world; universe' — a grand, expansive name.

How do you pronounce Jihan?

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

Is Jihan a boy or girl name?

Jihan is used for both; here it is a girl's name, as with Jehan Sadat.

How popular is Jihan?

Jihan is a rare name in the U.S.

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