Boy name
Geylani name meaning
“from or associated with Gilan”
Geylani means “from or associated with Gilan” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It derives from Gīlānī or Jaylānī, formed by adding an Arabic relational ending to Gilan, a region of Iran. The historical figure Abdülkadir Geylani provides a concrete association with this geographical name form.
What does Geylani mean?
From or associated with Gilan
In Turkish: Gilan'dan olan, Gilan ile ilişkili
Geylani is a geographical byname that has also become a personal name. Its strongest historical association is with Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, an important figure in Sufi history. That association supplies an Islamic context, while the word's underlying structure remains geographical and does not establish a bearer's beliefs or background.
Origin of the name Geylani
From Gīlānī or Jaylānī, a geographical byname formed from Gilan in Iran with an Arabic relational suffix. Originally a designation of association with a place, it is also used as a personal name.
| Linguistic origin | Persian, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Geylani in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | G · Ge |
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 Geylani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡejlani/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گیلانی |
| Arabic | جيلاني |
Is Geylani a boy’s name?
Yes, Geylani is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Geylani 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 Geylani
- Geylani Can
FAQ about the name Geylani
What is the meaning of Geylani?
Geylani means “from or associated with Gilan”. From Gīlānī or Jaylānī, a geographical byname formed from Gilan in Iran with an Arabic relational suffix. Originally a designation of association with a place, it is also used as a personal name.
Is Geylani a boy’s name?
Yes, Geylani is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Geylani in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Geylani nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Geylani?
Geylani is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Geylani have?
Geylani has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Geylani?
Geylani 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 Geylani?
Notable people named Geylani include Geylani Can.
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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