Ceyhun

Ceyhun is a male first name that is primarily common in Turkey and has Arabic origins. It carries the meaning 'the Erupting'.

What does the name Ceyhun mean?

Ceyhun is a male first name of Turkish origin that traces back to Arabic roots. The meaning of the name is 'the Erupting'. This origin comes from the Arabic term jayḥūn (جيحون), which means 'to erupt'. In Arabic, Ceyhun is also considered one of the four rivers in heaven. In biblical tradition, the name appears as one of the rivers that spring from the Garden of Eden.

Where does the name Ceyhun come from?

The name Ceyhun is of Arabic origin and means 'the Erupting'. The Arabic root jayḥūn (جيحون) refers to the verb 'to erupt'. Ceyhun is found in Azerbaijani and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Ceyhun?

The pronunciation of Ceyhun is two syllables and fluid. In German, the name is often pronounced as 'Cey-hun' [dʒeɪˈhun] or [tʃeɪˈhun]. Here, the movable beginning creates a lively sound, while the short, closed ending syllable '-hun' gives the name a concise finish. This imparts Ceyhun a dynamic and stable aura, characterized by a clear structure and conveying a calm, purposeful energy.

Popularity

In Germany, Ceyhun is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male first names. The name reached its best position in 2005, ranking 579th. In the last ten years, Ceyhun has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. Overall, it ranks 2,921st from 2010 to 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Cey / Ceycey / Ceyko

Famous people

• Ceyhun Abiyev (Boxer)
• Ceyhun Altay (Basketball player)
• Ceyhun Demircan (Football player)
• Ceyhun Demirtas (Writer)
• Ceyhun Eris (Turkish football player)
• Ceyhun Fersoy (Actor)
• Ceyhun Gülselam (German-Turkish footballer (Trabzonspor))
• Ceyhun Tendar (Turkish volleyball player)
• Ceyhun Yazar (Footballer)