Cihanbanu means “lady of the world”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Cihanbanu is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Cihanbanu mean?
Literally: cihan 'world' + banu 'lady'
Literal meaning
Cihanbanu is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “lady of the world”, from cihan 'world' + banu 'lady'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Cihanbanu in Turkish
What does Cihanbanu mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cihanbanu. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady of the world” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Cihanbanu come from?
Persian, compound. From cihan 'world' + banu 'lady'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cihanbanu a Turkish name?
Yes. Cihanbanu is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Cihanbanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CihanbanuLatin | Girl | same as above: “lady of the world” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cihanbanu
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cihanbanu | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cihanbanu
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cihanbanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SunayUnisex“offering moon”same language (turkish)
- AybaşBoy“moon head”same language (turkish)
- TimurözBoy“iron-strong in essence”same language (turkish)
- TamtürkBoy“complete Turk”same language (turkish)
- ZaikUnisex“one who tastes”same language (turkish)
- RahimBoy“compassionate”same language (turkish)
- GülelUnisex“rose land”same language (turkish)
- ErenlerUnisex“saints, sages; men”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Cihanbanu
What does the name Cihanbanu mean?
Cihanbanu means “lady of the world”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Cihanbanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Cihanbanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Cihanbanu come from?
Cihanbanu is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cihanbanu?
Cihanbanu is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cihanbanu have?
Cihanbanu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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