Seçilay means “chosen moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Seçilay is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Seçilay mean?
Literally: seçil 'be chosen' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Seçilay is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “chosen moon”, from seçil 'be chosen' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Moon
Seçilay in Turkish
What does Seçilay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Seçilay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chosen moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Seçilay come from?
Turkic, compound. From seçil 'be chosen' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Seçilay a Turkish name?
Yes. Seçilay is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Seçilay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SeçilayLatin | Girl | same as above: “chosen 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 Seçilay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seçilay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Seçilay
Sibling names for Seçilay
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 Seçilay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TolunbikeGirl“full-moon lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyalpBoy“hero bright and handsome as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyçaGirl“little moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- KutluayGirl“blessed moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GizayBoy“secret moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TurayBoy“steadfast moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AycerenUnisex“moon-like gazelle”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyulduzGirl“moon star”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Seçilay
What does the name Seçilay mean?
Seçilay means “chosen moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Seçilay a girl's or a boy's name?
Seçilay is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Seçilay come from?
Seçilay is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Seçilay?
Seçilay 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 Seçilay have?
Seçilay has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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