Oksay means “count the arrows”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Oksay mean?
Literally: ok 'arrow' + say 'count'
Literal meaning
Oksay is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “count the arrows”, from ok 'arrow' + say 'count'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Oksay in Turkish
What does Oksay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Oksay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “count the arrows” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Is Oksay a Turkish name?
Yes. Oksay is used as a given name in Turkish.
Oksay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | OksayLatin | Boy | same as above: “count the arrows” | 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 Oksay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oksay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Oksay
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 Oksay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MüşfikaGirl“compassionate”same language (turkish)
- ArzuhanUnisex“khan of wishes”same language (turkish)
- SertuğBoy“chief standard”same language (turkish)
- DuhterGirl“girl, daughter”same language (turkish)
- BaykaraUnisex“a kind of falcon”same language (turkish)
- TanyelUnisex“dawn + wind”same language (turkish)
- AydınalpBoy“bright hero”same language (turkish)
- KotuzhanBoy“khan Kotuz”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Oksay
What does the name Oksay mean?
Oksay means “count the arrows”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Oksay a girl's or a boy's name?
Oksay is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Oksay?
Oksay 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 Oksay have?
Oksay 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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