Ceylan
Ceylan is a Muslim girl name of Turkish origin, meaning “The gazelle”.
| Meaning | The gazelle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | jay-LAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Ceylan
Ceylan is the Turkish word for gazelle, an animal that Turkish folk songs use as a symbol of grace and beautiful dark eyes. It has been given to Turkish girls for many generations, and it also turns up as a family name. Turkish and Kurdish families in Europe use it as well. Because the c is pronounced j, the name sounds like jay-lahn.
Is Ceylan a Muslim name?
Ceylan is a Turkish nature word, not Arabic, and Muslim families in Turkey give it freely.
How popular is Ceylan?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish and Kurdish families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Ceylan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ceylan mean?
Ceylan means 'The gazelle'. It is of Turkish origin.
Is Ceylan a Muslim name?
Ceylan is a Turkish nature word, not Arabic, and Muslim families in Turkey give it freely.
How do you pronounce Ceylan?
Ceylan is pronounced jay-LAHN.
Is Ceylan a boy or girl name?
Ceylan is usually a girl name.