Jahan
pronounced /Ja-ha-n/
World This name was borne by Shah Jahan, a 17th-century Mughal Emperor who is best known as the builder of the Taj Mahal.
About the name
Jahan is a traditional Persian boy name meaning 'World This name was borne by Shah Jahan, a 17th-century Mughal Emperor who is best known as the builder of the Taj Mahal'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jahan
- What is the meaning of the name Jahan?
- Jahan means "World This name was borne by Shah Jahan, a 17th-century Mughal Emperor who is best known as the builder of the Taj Mahal.". It is a traditional boy name of Persian origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Jahan?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Jahan is Makara.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Jahan?
- The Nakshatra for Jahan is Uttara Ashadha.
- How is Jahan written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): जहन · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): જહન
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