Unisex name
Cihani name meaning
“of the world; worldly”
Cihani means “of the world” or “worldly.” It is related to Persian cihanî, formed from cihan, meaning “world,” with the relational suffix -î. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it has a direct linguistic association with Cihan and with the adjective formed from that word.
What does Cihani mean?
Of the world; worldly
In Turkish: dünyaya ait, dünya ile ilgili
Cihani connects with the world through a relational derivative of cihan. In literary or historical contexts, the spelling Cihanî may represent the same formation. Modern records may omit the mark indicating the final long vowel, making it important to distinguish a birth name from a pen name or surname in individual examples.
Origin of the name Cihani
Related to Persian jahānī, formed from jahān, world, with the relational suffix -ī. The form can function as an adjective or literary pen name.
How to pronounce Cihani
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒihani/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جهانی |
Is Cihani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cihani is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Cihani does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Cihani
What is the meaning of Cihani?
Cihani means “of the world; worldly”. Related to Persian jahānī, formed from jahān, world, with the relational suffix -ī. The form can function as an adjective or literary pen name.
Is Cihani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cihani is used for both boys and girls.
Is Cihani in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cihani nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cihani?
Cihani is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cihani have?
Cihani has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cihani?
Cihani 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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