Girl name
Cihanbanu name meaning
“lady of the world”
Cihanbanu means “lady of the world.” It combines the Persian words cihan, meaning “world,” and banu, meaning “lady” or “noblewoman.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it connects with the historical courtly title banu and with Cihan and Banu, both also used as independent given names.
What does Cihanbanu mean?
Lady of the world
In Turkish: dünyanın hanımı, dünya hanımefendisi
Cihanbanu combines the expansive imagery of the world with banu, a word carrying respect and refinement. The compound recalls the elevated forms of address found in classical naming traditions. It is directly related to Cihan and Banu, and its reference to a lady should be understood as name imagery rather than evidence of an actual title.
Origin of the name Cihanbanu
Combines Persian jahān, meaning world, and bānū, meaning lady or noblewoman. Both elements are established in Turkish personal names.
How to pronounce Cihanbanu
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒihanbanu/ |
Is Cihanbanu a girl’s name?
Yes, Cihanbanu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Cihanbanu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Cihanbanu
What is the meaning of Cihanbanu?
Cihanbanu means “lady of the world”. Combines Persian jahān, meaning world, and bānū, meaning lady or noblewoman. Both elements are established in Turkish personal names.
Is Cihanbanu a girl’s name?
Yes, Cihanbanu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Cihanbanu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cihanbanu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cihanbanu?
Cihanbanu is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cihanbanu have?
Cihanbanu has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Cihanbanu?
Cihanbanu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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