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Jahangir (name)

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Jahangir
جهانگیر
PronunciationPersian pronunciation: [d͡ʒahɑːn'giːr]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/namePersian
MeaningConqueror of the world[1]
Region of originWestern Asia
Other names
Related namesCihangir, Jangear, Jangir

Jahangir or Jangir[2] (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.

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  1. ^ "Jahāngīr". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. ^ najdarjangir.com