Tokay means “full moon; wealthy warrior”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Tokay is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tokay mean?
Literal meaning
Tokay is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “full moon; wealthy warrior”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Moon · Strength and courage
Tokay in Turkish
What does Tokay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tokay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “full moon; wealthy warrior” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Tokay come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tokay a Turkish name?
Yes. Tokay is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tokay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TokayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “full moon; wealthy warrior” | 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 Tokay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Tokay
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Tokay
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 Tokay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlperginBoy“mature hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AyçetinBoy“hardy moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GökmenerBoy“fair-haired, blue-eyed brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- UyaralpBoy“fitting hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KoralpUnisex“ember hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlpertungaBoy“a hero of Turkic epic tradition”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErdenayUnisex“pure as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- YiğitBoy“brave one, hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Tokay
What does the name Tokay mean?
Tokay means “full moon; wealthy warrior”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Tokay a girl's or a boy's name?
Tokay is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Tokay come from?
Tokay is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tokay?
Tokay 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 Tokay have?
Tokay 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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