Jahannur means “light of the world”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Jahannur is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Jahannur mean?
جاھاننىڭ نۇرىLiteral meaning
Jahannur (جاھاننۇر) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “light of the world” and gives its origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Light
Jahannur in Uyghur
What does Jahannur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جاھاننۇر and Jahannur (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of the world” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Jahannur come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Jahannur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jahannur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Jahannur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جاھاننۇرArabic script | Girl | same as above: “light 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 Jahannur
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 Jahannur
Sibling names for Jahannur
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 Jahannur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZebirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- NurimanxanGirl“light of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MunireGirl“luminous, bright, radiant”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZiyawulBoy“light of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MunirullaBoy“God's luminous person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZoremGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- NurisalihBoy“light of goodness; good son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- NurzatBoy“light of freedom”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Jahannur
What does the name Jahannur mean?
Jahannur means “light of the world”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Jahannur a girl's or a boy's name?
Jahannur is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Jahannur come from?
Jahannur is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jahannur?
Jahannur 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 Jahannur have?
Jahannur 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 نۇرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Arabic (+2 more)
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