Ceyhun
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ceyhun
Ceyhun means "wild horse" or "raging river" and derives from Persian roots, combining "chay" (tea/river) and "hun" (wild/fierce).
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Etymology
Ceyhun means "wild horse" or "raging river" and derives from Persian roots, combining "chay" (tea/river) and "hun" (wild/fierce). The name is primarily used in Turkish and Azerbaijani cultures within Muslim communities, with historical significance in Central Asian and Ottoman traditions.
Ceyhun currently ranks #2,636 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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