Eray means “moon-like man”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Eray is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Eray mean?
Literally: er 'man' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Building blocks
Eray is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish unisex given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
list marks unisex
Meaning themes: Moon
Eray in Turkish
What does Eray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Eray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon-like man” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Eray come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Eray a Turkish name?
Yes. Eray is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Eray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “moon-like man” | 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 Eray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eray[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Eray
Sibling names for Eray
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 Eray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DolunayUnisex“full 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
- KutlayGirl“blessed moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AydenizUnisex“moon and sea”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- OrakayUnisex“the month of July”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- MorayUnisex“purple moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AltınayGirl“golden moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AycanUnisex“dear as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
Common questions about Eray
What does the name Eray mean?
Eray means “moon-like man”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Eray a girl's or a boy's name?
Eray is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Eray come from?
Eray is of Turkic origin according to our origin records, and it is built from er + ay. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Eray?
Eray 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 Eray have?
Eray has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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 “Eray”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91691629. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: 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 “Eray”
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