The nameJihan
Jihan is an Arabic and Persian name of the world.
- Girl's name
- Persian
Meaning
Jihan comes from the Persian jahan, "world".
Origin
Persian, through Arabic.
History
Jehan Sadat, wife of President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, carried a form of the name. In the United States Jihan reached 1838th place in 1982.
Popularity of the name Jihan
Jihan in the United States
Jihan was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 299 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Jihan. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Jihan in the United States were born before 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jihan mean?
Jihan comes from the Persian jahan, "world".
What is the origin of the name Jihan?
Persian, through Arabic.
Is Jihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jihan is a girl's name. In the United States, 84% of the babies named Jihan are girls.
How popular is the name Jihan?
In 2024, Jihan was the 11657th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.