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Jihane

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Meaning

Universe, world

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

North Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic جيهان
Urdu جیہنے
Persian جیهان
Turkish Cihane
Bengali জিহানে
Pashto جهاني
Capturing elegance and depth, Jihane stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Universe, world', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Jihane is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jihane, like Jehan, is a Persian word meaning "world."

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Etymology

From the Persian جهان (jahan), 'world' - a North African French-influenced spelling of Jihan.

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across North African Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.