Ayas means “full moon; moonlight”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ayas is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Ayas mean?
Literal meaning
Ayas is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “full moon; moonlight”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Moon
Ayas in Turkish
What does Ayas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ayas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “full moon; moonlight” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Ayas come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ayas a Turkish name?
Yes. Ayas is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ayas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AyasLatin | Unisex | same as above: “full moon; moonlight” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ayas
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayas | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Ayas
Sibling names for Ayas
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ayas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TolonayBoy“full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BurkayBoy“tart moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BaykutayBoy“Baykut moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TamayUnisex“full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SimayGirl“silver moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SüzülayGirl“gliding moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GizayBoy“secret moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- OzanayUnisex“bard moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Ayas
What does the name Ayas mean?
Ayas means “full moon; moonlight”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ayas a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayas is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ayas come from?
Ayas is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ayas?
Ayas is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Ayas have?
Ayas has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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