Pekay means “firm moon”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Pekay mean?
Literally: pek 'firm, very' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Pekay is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “firm moon”, from pek 'firm, very' + ay 'moon'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Moon
Pekay in Turkish
What does Pekay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Pekay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Is Pekay a Turkish name?
Yes. Pekay is used as a given name in Turkish.
Pekay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PekayLatin | Girl | same as above: “firm 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 Pekay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Pekay
Sibling names for Pekay
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 Pekay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AysevilGirl“beloved moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyasUnisex“full moon; moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- ÖzgünayUnisex“true Günay”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AysevimUnisex“moon love”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SemirayBoy“night-companion moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- BaturayBoy“hero moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- NilayUnisex“Nile moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AkdolunGirl“bright full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Pekay
What does the name Pekay mean?
Pekay means “firm moon”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Pekay a girl's or a boy's name?
Pekay is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Pekay?
Pekay 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 Pekay have?
Pekay 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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