The nameJihane

Jihane is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning "the world". It has been given in France since the 1970s.

Meaning

Jihane comes from the Persian jahan, "world, universe".

Origin

Persian, through Arabic and Turkish. It is also spelled Jihan.

History

Jihane appeared in France in the mid 1970s and peaked around 2010.

Popularity of the name Jihane

Jihane in France

1016thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (170 births)
3,610babies named Jihane in France since 1900
085170 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jihane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,335 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jihane. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Jihane in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 58 births a year on average, against 107 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jihane mean?

Jihane comes from the Persian jahan, "world, universe".

What is the origin of the name Jihane?

Persian, through Arabic and Turkish. It is also spelled Jihan.

Is Jihane a girl's or a boy's name?

Jihane is a girl's name.