Giray means “title of the Crimean khans”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Giray is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Giray mean?
Literal meaning
Giray is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “title of the Crimean khans”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Giray in Turkish
What does Giray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Giray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “title of the Crimean khans” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Giray come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Giray a Turkish name?
Yes. Giray is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Giray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GirayLatin | Boy | same as above: “title of the Crimean khans” | 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 Giray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giray | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Giray
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 Giray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TeknurGirl“unique light”same language (turkish)
- CenapBoy“excellency, honour”same language (turkish)
- NursemaGirl“luminous sky”same language (turkish)
- BerfuUnisex“snowflake”same language (turkish)
- AktolunUnisex“white full moon”same language (turkish)
- FettahBoy“victor; opener, conqueror”same language (turkish)
- SeçgülGirl“chosen rose”same language (turkish)
- ZaikUnisex“one who tastes”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Giray
What does the name Giray mean?
Giray means “title of the Crimean khans”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Giray a girl's or a boy's name?
Giray is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Giray come from?
Giray is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Giray?
Giray 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 Giray have?
Giray 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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