Sülünay means “pheasant moon”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sülünay mean?
Literally: sülün 'pheasant' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Sülünay is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “pheasant moon”, from sülün 'pheasant' + ay 'moon'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Moon
Sülünay in Turkish
What does Sülünay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sülünay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pheasant moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Is Sülünay a Turkish name?
Yes. Sülünay is used as a given name in Turkish.
Sülünay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SülünayLatin | Girl | same as above: “pheasant 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 Sülünay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sülünay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sülünay
Sibling names for Sülünay
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 Sülünay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyımşaUnisex“my little moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- TolunbikeGirl“full-moon lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyşöhretGirl“fame as bright as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AytopUnisex“full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GürayUnisex“vigorous moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- HasayGirl“pure moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- MehtapGirl“moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AykutluUnisex“blessed by the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Sülünay
What does the name Sülünay mean?
Sülünay means “pheasant moon”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sülünay a girl's or a boy's name?
Sülünay is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Sülünay?
Sülünay 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 Sülünay have?
Sülünay 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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