Jihane
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jihane
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Jihane is a feminine form of the Persian name Jahan. Metaphorically, the name means 'the world'.
What does the name Jihane mean?
The name Jihane is a feminine form of the Persian name Jahan. Metaphorically, the name means 'the world'. Its origin lies in the Persian word jahān (جهان) for 'world'.
Where does the name Jihane come from?
The etymology of Jihane is a feminine given name of ancient Persian origin meaning 'the world'. Old Persian
How do you pronounce Jihane?
The sound & pronunciation of Jihane: Jihane is two syllables and sounds in pronunciation like 'Dji-han' [dʒiˈhaːn] or softly as [ʒiˈhaːn]. The voiced initial sound gives the name a shimmering tone, while the long 'a' in the second syllable creates expansiveness. The breathy 'h' in the middle opens the flow of sound. Jihane thus appears elegant and slightly exotic - soft, rhythmic, and finely tuned in sound.
Popularity
Jihane is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009 at 1,234th place. In the last ten years, Jihane has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,654th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jahouna / Ji / Jihanin / Jihänchen / Jiji / Jini / Jiv / Jivvie
Famous people
- Jihane as-Sadat (Egyptian civil rights activist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jihane
What does the name Jihane mean?
The name Jihane comes from Persian and metaphorically means 'the world'.
Where does the name Jihane come from?
Jihane is an ancient Persian form of the name Jahan and has its roots in the Persian word 'jahān' (جهان), which means 'world'.
How popular is the name Jihane?
The name Jihane is known in various countries but has varying popularity that strongly depends on regional preferences.