Girl or boy
Cihan
Meaning world or universe, Cihan is a familiar Turkish name with Persian roots, used for both girls and boys.
Meaning
Cihan means world or universe. Its meaning can encompass both the earth and the universe as a whole.
Origin
The name comes from the Persian word cehân, meaning world or universe. In Turkish, it is used as both a word and a given name for girls and boys.
In recent years
Long among the most chosen names, Cihan appeared on earlier top-hundred lists 21 times, reaching a peak position of 45. It is absent from the latest official top hundred but remains a recognised classic from earlier generations.
How does it look on a plaque?
Cihan looks lovely in simple lettering on a wooden name plaque, with the baby's birth date in smaller letters beneath.
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