Sevay means “beloved moon”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sevay mean?
Literally: sev 'love' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Sevay is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “beloved moon”, from sev 'love' + ay 'moon'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Love and affection · Moon
Sevay in Turkish
What does Sevay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sevay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Sevay a Turkish name?
Yes. Sevay is used as a given name in Turkish.
Sevay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SevayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “beloved 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 Sevay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sevay
Sibling names for Sevay
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 Sevay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErginayBoy“mature moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- MahinurGirl“radiant moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TezayUnisex“quick moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GizayBoy“secret moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- ÖzgünayUnisex“true Günay”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyımşaUnisex“my little moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- DurayUnisex“lasting moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyseverBoy“moon-loving”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Sevay
What does the name Sevay mean?
Sevay means “beloved moon”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Sevay a girl's or a boy's name?
Sevay is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Sevay?
Sevay 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 Sevay have?
Sevay 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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