Oktay means “arrow foal”. 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 Oktay mean?
Literally: ok 'arrow' + tay 'foal'
Literal meaning
Oktay is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “arrow foal”, from ok 'arrow' + tay 'foal'.
also read as "angry"
Oktay in Turkish
What does Oktay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Oktay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “arrow foal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Is Oktay a Turkish name?
Yes. Oktay is used as a given name in Turkish.
Oktay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | OktayLatin | Boy | same as above: “arrow foal” | 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 Oktay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oktay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Oktay
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 Oktay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZenginBoy“wealthy”same language (turkish)
- YaşartürkBoy“living Turk”same language (turkish)
- DoğruözUnisex“honest by nature”same language (turkish)
- FiruzBoy“victorious, triumphant”same language (turkish)
- NejlâGirl“wide-eyed”same language (turkish)
- SevkalUnisex“stay loved”same language (turkish)
- NurdaneGirl“grain of light”same language (turkish)
- CazipBoy“attractive”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Oktay
What does the name Oktay mean?
Oktay means “arrow foal”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Oktay a girl's or a boy's name?
Oktay is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Oktay?
Oktay 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 Oktay have?
Oktay 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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