Dikay means “upright moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dikay is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dikay mean?
Literally: dik 'upright' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Dikay is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “upright moon”, from dik 'upright' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Moon
Dikay in Turkish
What does Dikay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dikay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “upright moon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dikay come from?
Turkic, compound. From dik 'upright' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dikay a Turkish name?
Yes. Dikay is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dikay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DikayLatin | Boy | same as above: “upright 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 Dikay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dikay
Sibling names for Dikay
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 Dikay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygülhanGirl“moon, rose and khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyferGirl“moon radiance”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TanayBoy“dawn moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BedirhanBoy“full-moon khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TünayUnisex“moon of the night”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BedriBoy“full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyperiGirl“moon + fairy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- KamerGirl“moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Dikay
What does the name Dikay mean?
Dikay means “upright moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dikay a girl's or a boy's name?
Dikay is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dikay come from?
Dikay is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dikay?
Dikay 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 Dikay have?
Dikay has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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