Jiyan
Jiyan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Life”.
| Meaning | Life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Kurdish |
| Arabic spelling | ژیان |
| Pronunciation | zhee-YAHN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Jiyan
Jiyan is the Kurdish word for 'life', from the verb jiyîn, 'to live'. It is used for girls and sometimes boys, and it has strong associations with the Kurdish phrase 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadî' (woman, life, freedom). In Kurmanji the name is pronounced with a soft zh at the start.
Is Jiyan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Jiyan is a Kurdish name meaning 'life', used by Kurdish Muslim families. Its Arabic counterpart in meaning is Ḥayāt.
Where is the name Jiyan used?
Used across Kurdish communities in Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jiyan mean?
Jiyan means 'Life'. It comes from Kurdish.
Is Jiyan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Jiyan is a Kurdish name meaning 'life', used by Kurdish Muslim families. Its Arabic counterpart in meaning is Ḥayāt.
How do you write Jiyan in Arabic?
Jiyan is written ژیان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jiyan?
Jiyan is pronounced zhee-YAHN.