Dolunay means “full moon”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Dolunay is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dolunay mean?
Building blocks
Dolunay is a Turkish name for girls and boys meaning 'full moon'. The word dolunay combines dolu, 'full', with ay, 'moon'.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Dolunay in Turkish
What does Dolunay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dolunay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “full moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Dolunay come from?
Turkic, compound. A Turkish compound of dolu 'full' and ay 'moon'.[2]✓ Documented
Is Dolunay a Turkish name?
Yes. Dolunay is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dolunay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DolunayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “full moon” | Documented[1] |
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 Dolunay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolunay[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dolunay
Sibling names for Dolunay
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 Dolunay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BerkayBoy“strong moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AyhanUnisex“moon + khan, ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AysunUnisex“you are the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AytungaBoy“moon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- TuncayBoy“bronze moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- GökayBoy“sky moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- OlgunayBoy“full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AydemirBoy“moon + iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
Common questions about Dolunay
What does the name Dolunay mean?
Dolunay means “full moon”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Dolunay a girl's or a boy's name?
Dolunay is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Dolunay come from?
Dolunay is of Turkic origin according to our origin records, and it is built from ay + ay. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dolunay?
Dolunay 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 Dolunay have?
Dolunay has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Dolunay”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89252229. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from dolunay 'full moon'; classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Dolunay”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “dolunay”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93001788. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun full moon; surface analysis dolu + ay; dolu + ay
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