Boy name
Cihangir name meaning
“world-conqueror; a great conqueror”
Cihangir means world-conqueror or great conqueror. It combines Persian cihān, meaning world, with gīr, a stem expressing taking or holding, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Mughal emperor Jahangir provides a concrete historical association with this name and its established vocabulary of conquest.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Cihangir mean?
World-conqueror; a great conqueror
In Turkish: dünyayı ele geçiren, büyük fatih
Cihangir is a historical name expressing sovereignty and far-reaching conquest. Historical examples include the Ottoman prince Cihangir and the Mughal emperor Jahangir; the Istanbul neighborhood bearing the name is connected with the prince and adds a familiar geographical association.
How popular is Cihangir?
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.
- Province lists
- 59provinces
Where is Cihangir in the top 30?
59 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 Cihangir popular?
Cihangir carries a grand meaning of world conqueror and a historical association with the Ottoman prince Cihangir. Its distinct, three-syllable sound reinforces that grandeur.
Origin of the name Cihangir
Combines Persian jahān, world, with gīr, the present stem of gereftan, to seize or take. The compound means world-conqueror.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Cihangir in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C · Ci |
Double names with Cihangir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cihangir Renan
Meaning of each name
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
- Renan: Singing, joyful vocal expression
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Dora Cihangir
Meaning of each name
- Dora: gift
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
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Cihangir Maksut
Meaning of each name
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
- Maksut: desired, intended; an aim
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Sudi Cihangir
Meaning of each name
- Sudi: Useful, beneficial
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
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Cihangir Ekmel
Meaning of each name
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
- Ekmel: more complete; most accomplished
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Vakur Cihangir
Meaning of each name
- Vakur: dignified, composed, imposing
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
How to pronounce Cihangir
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒihanɡiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جهانگیر |
Is Cihangir a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihangir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cihangir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cihangir
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
Famous people named Cihangir
- Cihangir Ceyhan · b. 1989
- Cihangir Berker · b. 1894
- Cihangir Akşit · b. 1953
- Cihangir İslam · b. 1959
- Cihangir Gümüştürkmen · b. 1964
- Cihangir Başaran · b. 1964
- Cihangir Akdemir
- Cihangir Akyol
- Cihangir Alaca
- Cihangir Altuntop
- Cihangir Atakan · b. 1944
- Cihangir Badem · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Cihangir
What is the meaning of Cihangir?
Cihangir means “world-conqueror; a great conqueror”. Combines Persian jahān, world, with gīr, the present stem of gereftan, to seize or take. The compound means world-conqueror.
Is Cihangir a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihangir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cihangir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cihangir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cihangir?
Cihangir is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cihangir have?
Cihangir has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cihangir?
Cihangir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Cihangir?
Some ideas: Cihangir Renan; Dora Cihangir; Cihangir Maksut.
Famous people named Cihangir?
Notable people named Cihangir include Cihangir Ceyhan, Cihangir Berker, Cihangir Akşit.
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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