Cenan
Cenan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gardens, paradise”.
| Meaning | Gardens, paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جنان |
| Pronunciation | jeh-NAHN |
| Arabic root | ج ن ن (j-n-n) — to cover, to conceal |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cenan
Cenan is the Turkish form of the Arabic jinān, the plural of janna, garden or paradise. In Arabic, Jinan is more often a girls' name, but in Turkey Cenan is given mainly to boys. It belongs to the family of names drawing on the imagery of the gardens of Paradise.
Is Cenan a Muslim name?
Yes. Cenan is a Turkish form of the Arabic Jinan, gardens of Paradise, and is used by Muslim families.
Is Cenan in the Quran?
The singular and plural of this word describe Paradise throughout the Quran, as in 'gardens beneath which rivers flow' (Quran 2:25).
Where is the name Cenan used?
Used in Turkey; Jinan is used for girls in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Cenan
- Cenan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Cenan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Cenan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cenan mean?
Cenan means 'Gardens, paradise'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Cenan a Muslim name?
Yes. Cenan is a Turkish form of the Arabic Jinan, gardens of Paradise, and is used by Muslim families.
How do you write Cenan in Arabic?
Cenan is written جنان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cenan?
Cenan is pronounced jeh-NAHN.
Is Cenan mentioned in the Quran?
The singular and plural of this word describe Paradise throughout the Quran, as in 'gardens beneath which rivers flow' (Quran 2:25).