Boy name
Cedi name meaning
“young goat; Capricorn”
Cedi means “young goat” and also denotes Capricorn. It is connected with the historical Turkish form of Arabic jady, meaning “kid” or “young goat.” Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it evokes a goat kid while also recalling Capricorn in older astronomical and astrological terminology.
What does Cedi mean?
Young goat; Capricorn
In Turkish: keçi yavrusu; Oğlak burcu
Cedi coincides with an older term for a young goat that is uncommon in everyday Turkish. Its use in historical zodiac terminology also connects it with the image of Capricorn. The spelling alone, however, cannot establish which of these associations was intended in an individual naming.
Origin of the name Cedi
It is associated with the historical Turkish form cedi of Arabic jady, meaning a young goat. The same word was also used for Capricorn in astronomical and astrological terminology.
How to pronounce Cedi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒedi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جدی |
| Arabic | جدي |
Is Cedi a boy’s name?
Yes, Cedi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cedi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cedi
- Cudi♂Name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
- Cefi♂
- Ceki♂Heel-holder
- Cevdi♂
- Cehdi♂Related to effort and striving
- Cemi♂All
- Cem♂Name of the legendary Iranian king Jam
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Cenk♂Battle, combat and intense struggle
- Cezmi♂Associated with resolve and determination
- Celil♂Majestic, exalted
- Cesim♂Large, strongly built, imposing
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Cedi
- Cedi Osman · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Cedi
What is the meaning of Cedi?
Cedi means “young goat; Capricorn”. It is associated with the historical Turkish form cedi of Arabic jady, meaning a young goat. The same word was also used for Capricorn in astronomical and astrological terminology.
Is Cedi a boy’s name?
Yes, Cedi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cedi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cedi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cedi?
Cedi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Cedi have?
Cedi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Cedi?
Cedi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cedi?
Notable people named Cedi include Cedi Osman.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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