Feray means “light of the moon”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Feray is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Feray mean?
Literally: fer 'radiance' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Feray is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “light of the moon”, from fer 'radiance' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Persian and Turkic in origin.
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Feray in Turkish
What does Feray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Feray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Feray come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From fer 'radiance' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- ay “moon; month”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish ay, Kazakh / Kyrgyz ай, Uzbek oy, Uyghur ئاي)
Is Feray a Turkish name?
Yes. Feray is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Feray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FerayLatin | Girl | same as above: “light of the 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 Feray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feray | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Feray
Sibling names for Feray
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 Feray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyçiçəkGirl“moon flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AytuğBoy“moon banner”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
- AydemirBoy“moon + iron”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
- AyışığıGirl“moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element ay
- KorayBoy“ember + moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- AytaçUnisex“moon + crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
Common questions about Feray
What does the name Feray mean?
Feray means “light of the moon”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Feray a girl's or a boy's name?
Feray is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Feray come from?
Feray is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Feray?
Feray 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 Feray have?
Feray 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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