Cihan

Cihan is the Turkish variant of the Persian name Jahan. The name is translated from Turkish as 'the world' and has its origins in the Persian jahân (جهان), which means 'world' or 'universe'.

What does the name Cihan mean?

Cihan is the Turkish form of the Persian Jahan and carries the meaning 'the world'. The name has its roots in the Persian jahân (جهان), which stands for 'world, universe'. Jahan is a common unisex name, especially prevalent in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh. A well-known bearer of this name was Shah Jahan, who ruled as the Mughal emperor of India in the 17th century and initiated the construction of the famous 'Taj Mahal' as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Where does the name Cihan come from?

Cihan is a male first name that has both Persian and Turkish roots and means 'the world'.

How do you pronounce Cihan?

The pronunciation of the name Cihan is two syllables and has an open sound. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Dji-han' [dʒiˈhan]. The first syllable begins with a clear I sound that conveys lightness. The stressed second syllable with an open A gives the name warmth, while the final N sound provides stability. Cihan appears modern and strong in character - lively, present, and international.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Cihan enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,098th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it reached 408th place. In the last ten years, Cihan has been given as a first name about 550 times, which earned it 821st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is in 755th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Can / Ceo / Chicken / Cicci / Cichy / Cici / Cihanny / Cihano / Ciho / Ciko / Cini / Cio

Famous people

• Cihan Alptekin (Turkish revolutionary)
• Cihan Amasyali (basketball player)
• Cihan Anadologlu (author / bartender)
• Cihan Bolat (German footballer)
• Cihan Can (footballer)
• Cihan Dogan (Turkish football player)
• Cihan Haspolatli (Turkish football player)
• Cihan Kaan (American film director)
• Cihan Kaptan (footballer from Germany)
• Cihan Kaptan (football player)
• Cihan Özden (singer from Germany)
• Cihan Özkara (football player)
• Cihan Özkaymak (Canadian football player)
• Cihan Selcuk (German football player)
• Cihan Topaloglu (football player)
• Cihan Ucar (Turkish footballer)
• Cihan Yasarlar (e-sports athlete)
• Cihan Yesilirmak (football player)
• Cihan Yildiz (football player)
• Cihan Yilmaz (German-Turkish football player)