Boy name
Cihanşah name meaning
“king of the world”
Cihanşah means “king of the world.” It is the Turkish form of Persian jahānşāh, combining cihan, meaning “world,” and şah, meaning “king” or “ruler.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Jahan Shah, the Qara Qoyunlu ruler known in Turkish as Cihanşah.
What does Cihanşah mean?
King of the world
In Turkish: dünyanın hükümdarı
Cihanşah is a historical personal name expressing universal kingship. It was borne by Jahan Shah, the fifteenth-century ruler of the Qara Qoyunlu, so a geographical hint does not exhaust its meaning or use. It shares the language of sovereignty with Cihangir and Cihandar, while retaining its own distinct compound structure.
Origin of the name Cihanşah
From Persian jahānshāh, combining jahān, world, and shāh, king or sovereign.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Cihanşah in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C · Ci |
How to pronounce Cihanşah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒihanʃah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جهان شاه |
Is Cihanşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihanşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cihanşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Cihanşah
What is the meaning of Cihanşah?
Cihanşah means “king of the world”. From Persian jahānshāh, combining jahān, world, and shāh, king or sovereign.
Is Cihanşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Cihanşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cihanşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cihanşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cihanşah?
Cihanşah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cihanşah have?
Cihanşah has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cihanşah?
Cihanşah 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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