Boy name
Cihan name meaning
“world; the whole universe”
Cihan means the world or the whole universe. It comes from Persian jahān, adopted into Ottoman Turkish as cihan, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its literary associations include the word’s use for the world in poetry, while compound names such as Cihanşah share the same element.
What does Cihan mean?
World; the whole universe
In Turkish: dünya; bütün evren
Cihan can refer to the earth or, in literary usage, the whole of existence. Turkish poetry sometimes uses iki cihan, “two worlds,” for this life and the hereafter. The word also appears in compounds such as Cihanara and Cihangir, while retaining its basic world or universe imagery.
In compound names such as Metehan and Emirhan, han comes from the historical title khan, meaning a ruler. The same letters in Cihan have a different origin. More boy names ending in -han →
How popular is Cihan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 27.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 2,154
- Best rank
- 27.2025
- Trend (2018–2025)
- entered the list in 2025
Babies named Cihan each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | – | – |
| 2025 | 27 | 2,154 |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Cihan in the top 30?
59 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Cihan
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Cihan popular?
Cihan evokes breadth through its meanings of world and universe, carried in two syllables. It entered the top thirty for the first time in the supplied period’s latest year.
Origin of the name Cihan
It derives from Persian jahān, meaning “world” or “universe.” The form cihan became established in Ottoman Turkish.
Double names with Cihan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cihan John
Meaning of each name
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
- John: God has shown favor
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Suavi Cihan
Meaning of each name
- Suavi: One who brings a claim
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
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Cihan Dilaver
Meaning of each name
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
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Ezel Cihan
Meaning of each name
- Ezel: beginningless past; eternity without beginning
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
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Cihan Mahir
Meaning of each name
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
- Mahir: skilled, adept; proficient in a craft
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Mirza Cihan
Meaning of each name
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
- Cihan: world; the whole universe
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Mustafa Cihan, Cihan Ali, Ahmet Cihan.
How to pronounce Cihan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒihan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جهان |
Is Cihan a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #27 (2,154 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cihan
Famous people named Cihan
- Cihan Özkara · b. 1991
- Cihan Çanak · b. 2005
- Cihan Aktaş · b. 1960
- Cihan Haspolatlı · b. 1980
- Cihan Ünal · b. 1946
- Cihan Can · b. 1986
- Cihan Kaptan · b. 1989
- Cihan Yılmaz · b. 1983
- Cihan Ercan · b. 1984
- Cihan Kahraman · b. 1998
- Cihan Alptekin · b. 1947
- Cihan Amasyalı · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Cihan
What is the meaning of Cihan?
Cihan means “world; the whole universe”. It derives from Persian jahān, meaning “world” or “universe.” The form cihan became established in Ottoman Turkish.
Is Cihan a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cihan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cihan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cihan?
Cihan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cihan have?
Cihan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cihan?
Cihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #27 (2,154 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Cihan?
Some ideas: Cihan John; Suavi Cihan; Cihan Dilaver.
Famous people named Cihan?
Notable people named Cihan include Cihan Özkara, Cihan Çanak, Cihan Aktaş.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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