Girl name
Jihan name meaning
“world, earth; universe”
Jihan means “world, earth; universe” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It is an international form connected with Persian jahān, the word for the world. Related forms include Cihan and Jehan, while its meaning evokes the earth and the wider universe surrounding it.
What does Jihan mean?
World, earth; universe
In Turkish: dünya, yeryüzü; evren
Jihan can be understood as a spelling related to Turkish Cihan, sharing its imagery of the world and the universe. Its literary associations suggest breadth and totality, although the spelling alone cannot establish which language transmitted this particular form.
Origin of the name Jihan
Probably an international spelling of Persian jahān, meaning the world or universe. The spelling may also reflect Arabic use of Jihan, which ultimately comes from the same Persian word.
How to pronounce Jihan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒihan/ |
Is Jihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Jihan 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 Jihan
- Jihan Zencirli · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Jihan
What is the meaning of Jihan?
Jihan means “world, earth; universe”. Probably an international spelling of Persian jahān, meaning the world or universe. The spelling may also reflect Arabic use of Jihan, which ultimately comes from the same Persian word.
Is Jihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Jihan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Jihan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jihan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jihan?
Jihan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Jihan have?
Jihan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jihan?
Jihan 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 Jihan?
Notable people named Jihan include Jihan Zencirli.
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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