Jahanara
Meaning of Jahanara
Jahanara is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has Persian origins and carries an elegant meaning of "queen of the world." The pronunciation in Persian is jah-HAH-nah-rah (/dʒə.hə.ˈnɑ.ʀə/). This name also has variations such as Jahan and Jahana. Although not very common in the United States, Jahanara holds a sense of mystery and cultural richness that make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking an exotic and sophisticated name for their daughter. As with any less frequently used name, Jahanara offers the opportunity to stand out and leave a lasting impression.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as jah-HAH-nah-rah (/dʒə.hə.ˈnɑ.ʀə/)
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Notable People Named Jahanara
| Jahanara Begum, a princess of the Mughal Empire, was the second and eldest surviving child of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. |
| Jahanara Alam is a Bangladeshi cricketer known for her role in the Bangladesh women's national cricket team and her achievements at the 2010 Asian Games. |
| Jahanara Imam was a prominent Bangladeshi writer and political activist, known for her advocacy for the trial of war criminals from the Bangladesh Liberation War and revered as "Shaheed Janani." |
| Jahanara Begum was a Bangladeshi politician and State Minister of Cultural Affairs. |
| Jahanara Begum is a Bangladeshi social worker known as the Queen of Cottage Industry for her work training and employing impoverished women in the cotton industry. |
