Ceyhun
Ceyhun is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Amu Darya river”.
| Meaning | The Amu Darya river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جيحون |
| Pronunciation | jay-HOON |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Ceyhun
Ceyhun is the Turkish spelling of Jayḥūn, the name medieval Muslim geographers used for the great Central Asian river known in antiquity as the Oxus and today as the Amu Darya. The region beyond this river was called Mā warāʾ al-nahr, what lies beyond the river, known in English as Transoxiana, home to cities such as Bukhara and Samarkand. The name does not describe a quality in the way many names do; instead it evokes the image of a mighty, flowing river and the history of the lands around it.
The spelling follows modern Turkish rules, in which c represents the j sound, so Ceyhun is pronounced jay-HOON. In Azerbaijan the same name is written Jeyhun or Ceyhun, and Jayhun is another transliteration. It is used as a boy's name in Turkey and Azerbaijan, and occasionally in Central Asia. It should not be confused with the Ceyhan, a separate river in southern Turkey. A well-known bearer of the Azerbaijani form is Jeyhun Bayramov, who became Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2020.
Famous people named Ceyhun
- Jeyhun Bayramov — Azerbaijani politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs (as Jeyhun)
Is Ceyhun a Muslim name?
Yes, Ceyhun is used by Muslim families in Turkey and Azerbaijan. It is a geographical name from the Islamic world rather than a religious one.
Where is the name Ceyhun used?
Used in Turkey and, as Jeyhun, in Azerbaijan.
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Spellings and variants of Ceyhun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ceyhun mean?
Ceyhun means 'The Amu Darya river'. It comes from Persian / Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Ceyhun a Muslim name?
Yes, Ceyhun is used by Muslim families in Turkey and Azerbaijan. It is a geographical name from the Islamic world rather than a religious one.
How do you write Ceyhun in Arabic?
Ceyhun is written جيحون in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ceyhun?
Ceyhun is pronounced jay-HOON.
What river is Ceyhun named after?
Ceyhun is the Turkish form of Jayhun, the medieval Muslim name for the Oxus river, today the Amu Darya.