What origin is the name Jahangir?

Jahangir comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jahangir a popular name?

Jahangir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jahangir?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Jahangir — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Jahangir

Q: Is Jahangir a rare name?

Yes. Jahangir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jahangir

Jahangir

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Jahangir is an arabic boy's name meaning "This name has Persian roots and was famously held by a powerful Mughal emperor; it carries the meaning of conqueror of the world.".

Parents who choose Jahangir pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "This name has Persian roots and was famously held by a powerful Mughal emperor; it carries the meaning of conqueror of the world.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name has Persian roots and was famously held by a powerful Mughal emperor; it carries the meaning of conqueror of the world.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jahangir

Very rare in US records

What does Jahangir mean?

Jahangir is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "This name has Persian roots and was famously held by a powerful Mughal emperor; it carries the meaning of conqueror of the world.".