Jahanbanu means “the name Jahan with the epithet Banu”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Jahanbanu is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Jahanbanu mean?
Literally: jahan (personal name) + banu (epithet)
جاھان: ئىسمى، بانۇ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Jahanbanu (جاھانبانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Jahan with the epithet Banu” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Jahanbanu in Uyghur
What does Jahanbanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جاھانبانۇ and Jahanbanu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Jahan with the epithet Banu” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Jahanbanu come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Jahanbanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jahanbanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Jahanbanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جاھانبانۇArabic script | Girl | same as above: “the name Jahan with the epithet Banu” | Documented[1] |
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 Jahanbanu
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.
Sibling names for Jahanbanu
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jahanbanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AytünnisaGirl“the name Aytün with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- GülmeryemGirl“the name Mariye with the epithet Gül”same language (uyghur)
- KümüshayGirl“girl pure white like silver”same language (uyghur)
- UmremBoy“Hemze with the suffix Emir”same language (uyghur)
- BaymollaBoy“the name Mewla with the epithet Bay”same language (uyghur)
- HeqnezerBoy“one in God's sight”same language (uyghur)
- NediBoy“generous; one who calls out”same language (uyghur)
- TunsagülGirl“the name Tur with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Jahanbanu
What does the name Jahanbanu mean?
Jahanbanu means “the name Jahan with the epithet Banu”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Jahanbanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Jahanbanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Jahanbanu come from?
Jahanbanu is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jahanbanu?
Jahanbanu is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Jahanbanu have?
Jahanbanu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: جاھان: ئىسمى، بانۇ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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