Young
Pronunciation: JAH-wahn
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Jawan is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Young". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: JAH-wahn. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
جوان
نوجوان
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
جوان
الشاب القوي
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JAH-wahn
IPA
/dʒəˈwɑːn/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The Jawan cavalry were a significant military force in the Mughal Empire during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They were primarily recruited from the areas of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan, and were renowned for their horsemanship, bravery, and discipline.
Late 16th to early 17th century
The term 'Jawan' in the context of the Ottoman Empire referred to young, unmarried soldiers who were part of the Janissary Corps. These soldiers were enslaved Christian boys who were converted to Islam and raised within the military institution, becoming some of the most elite soldiers in the Ottoman army.
15th to 18th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jawan
young man or strong youth
جوان
نوجوان
جوان
الشاب القوي
जवान
युवक
جوان
ژوان
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