Qay means “name of a tribe”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Qay mean?
قەبىلە نامىLiteral meaning
Qay (قاي) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a tribe”.[1,2]
Qay in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Qay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قاي and Qay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a tribe” applies. [1]
What does Qay mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Qay. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Which languages use the name Qay?
Qay is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Qay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قايArabic script | — | same as above: “name of a tribe” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | QayLatin | Boy | same as above: “name of a tribe” | Documented[2] |
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 Qay
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.
Sibling names for Qay
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “the name Rehim with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- MöhsünBoy“beneficent, charitable”same language (azerbaijani)
- HilalayGirl“new crescent moon”same language (uyghur)
- CahangirBoy“world-conqueror”same language (azerbaijani)
- NezimjanBoy“arranger, organiser, composer of verse, poet”same language (uyghur)
- MuqewwiBoy“strengthened, strong, inspired”same language (uyghur)
- MunagülGirl“hopeful, longed-for girl”same language (uyghur)
- “grandfather, father”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qay
What does the name Qay mean?
Qay means “name of a tribe”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Qay a girl's or a boy's name?
Qay is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Qay?
Qay is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Qay spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Qay (Latin), قاي (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qay have?
Qay has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 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: قەبىلە نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قاي (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Qay”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 62305207. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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