Zhiyan
Zhiyan 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 Zhiyan
Zhiyan (also written Jiyan) is the Kurdish word for 'life', from the same Kurdish stem as zhin/jin. It is a native Kurdish name, not an Arabic one, and is given mainly to girls, though it is occasionally used for boys. In Sorani Kurdish it is written in Arabic script as ژیان, while Kurmanji speakers in Turkey usually spell it Jiyan.
Is Zhiyan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Zhiyan is a Kurdish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim Kurdish families and its meaning, 'life', is entirely positive.
Where is the name Zhiyan used?
Common among Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran, Turkey and the Kurdish diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zhiyan mean?
Zhiyan means 'Life'. It comes from Kurdish.
Is Zhiyan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Zhiyan is a Kurdish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim Kurdish families and its meaning, 'life', is entirely positive.
How do you write Zhiyan in Arabic?
Zhiyan is written ژیان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zhiyan?
Zhiyan is pronounced zhee-YAHN.