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Kayhan

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Meaning

Universe; Cosmos

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic كيهان
Urdu کیہان
Persian کیهان
Bengali কায়হান
Pashto کیهان
The name Kayhan is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Universe; Cosmos', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Kayhan, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kayhan is a Persian word meaning "world" or cosmos.

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Etymology

From the Persian کيهان (keyhan), 'cosmos, universe.'

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 Persian-speaking Muslim communities.