Ceyhun
Ceyhun is a Muslim boy name of Persian / Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “The Amu Darya river”.
| Meaning | The Amu Darya river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جيحون |
| Pronunciation | jay-HOON |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Ceyhun
Ceyhun goes back to Jayḥūn, which is what medieval Muslim geographers called the Oxus, the river now known as the Amu Darya in Central Asia. They knew the lands on its far side as Mā warāʾ al-nahr, or Transoxiana. As a boys' name it brings to mind a great, flowing river. It is used in Turkey and, as Jeyhun, in Azerbaijan.
Is Ceyhun a Muslim name?
Ceyhun is a place name from Islamic geography rather than a religious word, and Muslims in Turkey and Azerbaijan use it.
How popular is Ceyhun?
Found in Turkey and, spelled Jeyhun, in Azerbaijan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ceyhun mean?
Ceyhun means 'The Amu Darya river'. It is of Persian / Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Ceyhun a Muslim name?
Ceyhun is a place name from Islamic geography rather than a religious word, and Muslims in Turkey and Azerbaijan use it.
How do you pronounce Ceyhun?
Ceyhun is pronounced jay-HOON.
Is Ceyhun a boy or girl name?
Ceyhun is usually a boy name.