Boy name
Ceylani name meaning
“from Gilan; associated with Gilan”
Ceylani means “from Gilan” or “associated with Gilan.” It is connected with Geylânî or Cîlânî, forms combining the Persian place name Gilan with an Arabic relational ending. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it has a geographical reference to Gilan on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea.
What does Ceylani mean?
From Gilan; associated with Gilan
In Turkish: Gilan'a mensup; Gilanlı
If Ceylani derives from Geylani, it illustrates a geographical designation becoming a personal name. Its clearest historical association is Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. That connection describes the name's cultural background and does not establish the religion, spiritual affiliation, or geographical background of anyone who bears it.
Origin of the name Ceylani
Probably a spelling form of Geylani or Jilani, a geographical designation referring to Gilan in Iran.
| Linguistic origin | Persian, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Ceylani in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C · Ce |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ceylani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Arabic | جيلاني |
Is Ceylani a boy’s name?
Yes, Ceylani is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ceylani 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.
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FAQ about the name Ceylani
What is the meaning of Ceylani?
Ceylani means “from Gilan; associated with Gilan”. Probably a spelling form of Geylani or Jilani, a geographical designation referring to Gilan in Iran.
Is Ceylani a boy’s name?
Yes, Ceylani is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ceylani in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ceylani nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ceylani?
Ceylani is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ceylani have?
Ceylani has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ceylani?
Ceylani 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.
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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