Noorjahan
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Noorjahan
Noorjahan is a Persian name combining "Noor" (light) and "Jahan" (world), meaning "light of the world." The name has Sanskrit/Persian linguistic roots, with "Jahan" derived from Persian and "Noor" from Arabic.
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Etymology
Noorjahan is a Persian name combining "Noor" (light) and "Jahan" (world), meaning "light of the world." The name has Sanskrit/Persian linguistic roots, with "Jahan" derived from Persian and "Noor" from Arabic.
The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and among Muslim communities worldwide; it gained historical prominence through Nur Jahan (1577–1645), the powerful Mughal empress of India who wielded significant political influence during her husband Emperor Jahangir's reign.
Noorjahan currently ranks #18,514 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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