Unisex name
Ceyhan name meaning
“the name of a river in Çukurova”
Ceyhan is the name of a river in Çukurova, adopted as a given name. In Turkish usage it comes directly from the river name Ceyhan, treated as a complete word. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes the river crossing the Çukurova plain toward the Mediterranean.
What does Ceyhan mean?
The name of a river in Çukurova
In Turkish: Çukurova'da bir akarsu adı
Ceyhan has a clear geographical association with the river that crosses Çukurova and reaches the Mediterranean. It also names a district in Adana. Its use as a personal name follows a river-name pattern; the similar-sounding Seyhan refers to a different river and a separate name.
In compound names such as Metehan and Emirhan, han comes from the historical title khan, meaning a ruler. The same letters in Cihan have a different origin. More boy names ending in -han →
Origin of the name Ceyhan
The given name comes from the Ceyhan River. The river name’s deeper etymology is uncertain, and dividing it into cey and han is not a reliable explanation.
Double names with Ceyhan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ceyhan Kubilay
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
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Orkan Ceyhan
Meaning of each name
- Orkan: Violent storm; hurricane
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
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Ceyhan Safa
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
- Safa: clarity; serenity and enjoyment
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Yanis Ceyhan
Meaning of each name
- Yanis: God has shown favour
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
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Ceyhan Orkun
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
- Orkun: a name associated with the Orkhon River
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Mirza Ceyhan
Meaning of each name
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
How to pronounce Ceyhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒejhan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جيحان |
Is Ceyhan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ceyhan is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ceyhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ceyhan
Names with related meanings
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Irmak♀River
- Nil♀The Nile
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Fırat♂The Euphrates
- İdil♀Turkish name of the Volga
- Tunahan♂A name combining Danube and ruler
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Dicle♀The Tigris, a major river of Mesopotamia
- Nilay♀A name combining Nile and moon imagery
Famous people named Ceyhan
- Ceyhan Coşkunsu · b. 2002
- Ceyhan Yazar · b. 1944
- Ceyhan Gür · b. 1945
- Ceyhan Hacıoğlu
- Ceyhan Mumcu · b. 1940
- Ceyhan Nadiran · b. 1973
- Ceyhan Nadirhan · b. 1973
- Ceyhan Tabuk · b. 1943
- Ceyhan Uğurluoğlu
FAQ about the name Ceyhan
What is the meaning of Ceyhan?
Ceyhan means “the name of a river in Çukurova”. The given name comes from the Ceyhan River. The river name’s deeper etymology is uncertain, and dividing it into cey and han is not a reliable explanation.
Is Ceyhan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ceyhan is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Ceyhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ceyhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Ceyhan have?
Ceyhan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ceyhan?
Ceyhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ceyhan?
Some ideas: Ceyhan Kubilay; Orkan Ceyhan; Ceyhan Safa.
Famous people named Ceyhan?
Notable people named Ceyhan include Ceyhan Coşkunsu, Ceyhan Yazar, Ceyhan Gür.
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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