Girl name
Jehan name meaning
“The world, the universe”
Jehan means “the world” or “the universe” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. In this meaning, it comes from Persian jahān and shares its origin with Turkish Cihan. The name evokes the whole world, giving it a concrete connection with the earth and its vastness.
What does Jehan mean?
The world, the universe
In Turkish: Dünya, âlem
Under its Persian interpretation, Jehan evokes the breadth of the whole world and carries literary associations with existence and earthly life. It belongs to the same word family as Turkish Cihan, while its historical French use shows that the spelling also has an independent naming history.
Origin of the name Jehan
Jehan is a name form derived from Persian jahān, “world, universe,” and is cognate with Turkish Cihan. The same spelling also occurs as a historical French form of Jean, an independent origin meaning “God is gracious.”
How to pronounce Jehan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒehan/ |
Is Jehan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jehan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Jehan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Jehan
- Jehan Barbur · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Jehan
What is the meaning of Jehan?
Jehan means “The world, the universe”. Jehan is a name form derived from Persian jahān, “world, universe,” and is cognate with Turkish Cihan. The same spelling also occurs as a historical French form of Jean, an independent origin meaning “God is gracious.”
Is Jehan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jehan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Jehan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jehan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jehan?
Jehan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Jehan have?
Jehan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jehan?
Jehan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Jehan?
Notable people named Jehan include Jehan Barbur.
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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