Güli'ay means “girl beautiful as the moon; flower of the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Güli'ay is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Güli'ay mean?
ئايدەك چىرايلىق قىز؛ ئاينىڭ گۈلىLiteral meaning
Güli'ay (گۈلىئاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl beautiful as the moon; flower of the moon” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Güli'ay in Uyghur
What does Güli'ay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلىئاي and Güli'ay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl beautiful as the moon; flower of the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Güli'ay come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Güli'ay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Güli'ay is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Güli'ay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلىئايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “girl beautiful as the moon; flower of the 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 Güli'ay
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.
Names related to Güli'ay
Sibling names for Güli'ay
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Güli'ay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZewirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- AyturGirl“may my moon-beautiful daughter stay”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- “Qumut with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- HösnarGirl“girl whose beauty is like a pomegranate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- MaygülGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZibanisaGirl“beautiful woman, the beauty of women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- NurgüzelGirl“beautiful girl, the beauty among beauties”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- PaxirBoy“beautiful, handsome; proud one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Güli'ay
What does the name Güli'ay mean?
Güli'ay means “girl beautiful as the moon; flower of the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Güli'ay a girl's or a boy's name?
Güli'ay is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Güli'ay come from?
Güli'ay is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Güli'ay?
Güli'ay is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Güli'ay have?
Güli'ay has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئايدەك چىرايلىق قىز؛ ئاينىڭ گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+2 more)
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