Jahan'gül means “flower of the world”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Jahan'gül is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Jahan'gül mean?
جاھاننىڭ گۈلىLiteral meaning
Jahan'gül (جاھانگۈل) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “flower of the world” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Jahan'gül in Uyghur
What does Jahan'gül mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جاھانگۈل and Jahan'gül (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower of the world” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Jahan'gül come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Jahan'gül a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jahan'gül is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Jahan'gül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جاھانگۈلArabic script | Girl | same as above: “flower of the world” | 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 Jahan'gül
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.
Names related to Jahan'gül
Sibling names for Jahan'gül
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 Jahan'gül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Güli'enberGirl“fragrant flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- YesminBoy“name of a kind of flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ChoghlughGirl“radiant, warm; name of a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülchemGirl“a single flower in the meadow”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülbaharGirl“rose (flower) + spring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ReyhanemGirl“name of a kind of flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülidiyarGirl“flower of the homeland; beauty of the land”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ChihrigülGirl“girl with a face like a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Jahan'gül
What does the name Jahan'gül mean?
Jahan'gül means “flower of the world”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Jahan'gül a girl's or a boy's name?
Jahan'gül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Jahan'gül come from?
Jahan'gül is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jahan'gül?
Jahan'gül 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 Jahan'gül have?
Jahan'gül has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: جاھاننىڭ گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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