Demiray means “iron moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Demiray is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Demiray mean?
Literally: demir 'iron' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
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Demiray is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “iron moon”, from demir 'iron' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Moon
Demiray in Turkish
What does Demiray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Demiray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iron moon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Demiray come from?
Turkic, compound. From demir 'iron' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Demiray a Turkish name?
Yes. Demiray is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Demiray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DemirayLatin | Boy | same as above: “iron moon” | 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 Demiray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demiray | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Demiray
Sibling names for Demiray
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 Demiray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GençayBoy“young moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- BerkayBoy“strong moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AytunçBoy“moon bronze”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AyferGirl“moon radiance”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AyberkBoy“strong as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AymelekGirl“moon angel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AytékinBoy“moon-like prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AysimaGirl“moon-faced”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
Common questions about Demiray
What does the name Demiray mean?
Demiray means “iron moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Demiray a girl's or a boy's name?
Demiray is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Demiray come from?
Demiray is of Turkic origin according to our origin records, and it is built from demir + ay. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Demiray?
Demiray 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 Demiray have?
Demiray has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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