Jahangir (name)
| Pronunciation | Persian pronunciation: [d͡ʒahɑːn'giːr] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | Conqueror of the world |
| Region of origin | Western Asia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cihangir, Jangear, Jangir |
Jahangir or Jangir (Persian: جهانگیر, 'Conqueror of the world') is a Persian male given name. Jahan means world or universe, while Gir means conqueror. In the Turkish language, its form is Cihangir. In many English speaking countries, Jahangir can also be spelled as Zhangir or Jangear.