Boy name
Ceyhun name meaning
“historical name of the Amu Darya”
Ceyhun is the historical name of the Amu Darya. Used for boys in Türkiye, it reached Turkish through Persian and Arabic geographical traditions. The great Central Asian river is its direct geographical association, while its appearance alongside Seyhun in historical writing connects it with the region's river names.
What does Ceyhun mean?
Historical name of the Amu Darya
In Turkish: Amuderya nehrinin tarihî adı
Ceyhun carries the name of one of Central Asia’s great rivers. Classical poetry also invokes it as an image for abundant tears. It is often paired with Seyhun, the historical name of the Syr Darya. A heavenly-river interpretation does not exhaust or establish its etymology.
Origin of the name Ceyhun
From Ceyhun, the historical name of the Amu Darya in Central Asia. It reached Turkish through Persian and Arabic geographical traditions; the river name’s deeper origin is uncertain.
Double names with Ceyhun
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ceyhun Sümer
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
- Sümer: name of an ancient Mesopotamian civilization and people
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Roni Ceyhun
Meaning of each name
- Roni: brightness; light
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
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Ceyhun Poyraz
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
- Poyraz: the cool, strong northeasterly wind
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Orhun Ceyhun
Meaning of each name
- Orhun: the name of a river in Mongolia
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
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Ceyhun Devran
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
- Devran: the passage of time; the world's changing fortunes
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Samim Ceyhun
Meaning of each name
- Samim: inner essence; sincerity, heartfelt feeling
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
How to pronounce Ceyhun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒejhun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جیحون |
Is Ceyhun a boy’s name?
Yes, Ceyhun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ceyhun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 54 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ceyhun
Names with related meanings
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Fırat♂The Euphrates
- Tunahan♂A name combining Danube and ruler
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Botan♂Name of the Botan region and river
- Cafer♂A stream or small river
- Menderes♂River bend
- Seyhan♂♀Name of a river flowing through Adana
- Rubar♂River
Famous people named Ceyhun
- Ceyhun Gülselam · b. 1987
- Ceyhun Yılmaz · b. 1976
- Ceyhun Eriş · b. 1977
- Ceyhun Altay · b. 1986
- Ceyhun Yazar · b. 1992
- Ceyhun Yıldızoğlu · b. 1967
- Ceyhun Atuf Kansu · b. 1919
- Ceyhun Demircan · b. 1990
- Ceyhun Fersoy · b. 1982
- Ceyhun İrgil · b. 1965
- Ceyhun Tendar · b. 1987
- Ceyhun Birinci · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Ceyhun
What is the meaning of Ceyhun?
Ceyhun means “historical name of the Amu Darya”. From Ceyhun, the historical name of the Amu Darya in Central Asia. It reached Turkish through Persian and Arabic geographical traditions; the river name’s deeper origin is uncertain.
Is Ceyhun a boy’s name?
Yes, Ceyhun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Ceyhun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ceyhun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ceyhun?
Ceyhun is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ceyhun have?
Ceyhun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ceyhun?
Ceyhun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 54 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ceyhun?
Some ideas: Ceyhun Sümer; Roni Ceyhun; Ceyhun Poyraz.
Famous people named Ceyhun?
Notable people named Ceyhun include Ceyhun Gülselam, Ceyhun Yılmaz, Ceyhun Eriş.
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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