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Jangeri name meaning
“Great Giray”
Jangeri means “Great Giray” and comes through Circassian forms combining džan, meaning great, with džɛrəj, the Circassian form of Giray. The Giray element is linked to Mongolian kirey. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a historical association with Giray as a dynastic name of the Crimean khans.
What does Jangeri mean?
Great Giray
In Turkish: Büyük Giray
Jangeri combines the idea of greatness with Giray, a historical dynastic name, giving the compound a connection with an established naming tradition. This Circassian name is also used in Türkiye; its first element additionally carries the nuance of sharpness.
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Origin of the name Jangeri
Jangeri comes from West Circassian Džandžɛrəj or East Circassian Džandžɛrij. Wiktionary explains it as Circassian džan, meaning sharp or great, combined with džɛrəj, the Circassian form of the Crimean dynastic name Giray; it traces Giray to Middle Mongol kirey.
How to pronounce Jangeri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒanɡeɾi/ |
Is Jangeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Jangeri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jangeri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Jangeri
What is the meaning of Jangeri?
Jangeri means “Great Giray”. Jangeri comes from West Circassian Džandžɛrəj or East Circassian Džandžɛrij. Wiktionary explains it as Circassian džan, meaning sharp or great, combined with džɛrəj, the Circassian form of the Crimean dynastic name Giray; it traces Giray to Middle Mongol kirey.
Is Jangeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Jangeri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Jangeri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jangeri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jangeri?
Jangeri is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Jangeri have?
Jangeri has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Jangeri?
Jangeri 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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