Jahangir
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Meaning & Origin
Jahangir is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Jahangir often also consider Kaimeir, Franyel, Rahmatullah .
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Jahangir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Jahangir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jahangir is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,181 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,181
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jahangir
Jahangir is a boy name .
Jahangir is currently ranked #25,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jahangir include Jah, Jaha, Jahay, Jahaie, Jahan, Jahany, Jahanie, Gir, Giry, Girie, Jay, and Jaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jahangir include Jahaziel, Jahari, Jahan, Jahani, Jahaan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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