Ottoman Royal
Cihangir
Jee-han-geer
Pronunciation: Jee-han-geer
جهانكير
Boy
Origin
Persian-Turkish
Meaning
Conqueror of the world
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Cihangir.
Cihangir is a Persian-Turkish name commonly explained as Conqueror of the world. It is often grouped with Ottoman Royal names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Sibling-Friendly Names
Tawus
Peacock; symbol of divine beauty, immortality and the soul's splendor
Asude
Tranquil, at ease; contentment (from Persian 'āsude' آسوده)
Zernigar
Adorned with gold; literally 'gold-decorated' (from Persian zar 'gold' + nigār 'ornament, adorning')
Hüma
From Persian/Turkic هما (Homa/Hüma): a mythical bird in Persian and Ottoman literature associated with good fortune and kingship; used in Turkish as a feminine name meaning 'auspicious bird' or 'bringer of good omen'.
Handan
Smiling, joyful, or laughing
Nilüfer
Water lily or Lotus flower