Şoray means “countenance, face, appearance”. It comes from Mongolian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Şoray is a name of Mongolic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şoray mean?
Literal meaning
Şoray is a Turkish name for girls and boys recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from царай ‘countenance, face, appearance’ (Mongolian), giving the meaning “countenance, face, appearance”.[1]
Şoray in Turkish
What does Şoray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şoray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “countenance, face, appearance” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Şoray come from?
Mongolian, borrowing. A neo-Turkish name of Mongolian origin, from Mongolian царай (carai, “countenance, face, appearance”), adapted into Circassian as the Kabardian surname Шорэй (Šorɛj). The name was popularized by Türkan Şoray (1945–), the most famous actress of Turkish cinema, who is of Circassian origin.[1]✓ Documented
Is Şoray a Turkish name?
Yes. Şoray is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Mongolian.
Şoray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞorayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “countenance, face, appearance” | Documented[1] |
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 Şoray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şoray[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şoray
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 Şoray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GöksaltukBoy“sky Saltuk”same language (turkish)
- TecelliUnisex“manifestation, appearing”same language (turkish)
- HüsnügülGirl“beauty of the rose”same language (turkish)
- UlubekBoy“great lord”same language (turkish)
- TanverBoy“give dawn”same language (turkish)
- ÂzâdîBoy“freedom”same language (turkish)
- BesimeGirl“smiling one”same language (turkish)
- KamertabUnisex“moonlight; radiance”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şoray
What does the name Şoray mean?
Şoray means “countenance, face, appearance”. It comes from Mongolian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Şoray a girl's or a boy's name?
Şoray is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Şoray come from?
Şoray is of Mongolian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şoray?
Şoray 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 Şoray have?
Şoray has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şoray”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92297288. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: A neo-Turkish name of Mongolian origin, from Mongolian царай (carai, “countenance, face, appearance”), adapted into Circassian as the Kabardian surname Шорэй (Šorɛj). The name was popularized by Türka; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şoray
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