Yaltıray means “shining moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yaltıray is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yaltıray mean?
Literally: yaltır 'shine' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Yaltıray is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “shining moon”, from yaltır 'shine' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Yaltıray in Turkish
What does Yaltıray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yaltıray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shining moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yaltıray come from?
Turkic, compound. From yaltır 'shine' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yaltıray a Turkish name?
Yes. Yaltıray is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yaltıray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaltırayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “shining 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 Yaltıray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaltıray | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yaltıray
Sibling names for Yaltıray
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 Yaltıray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BilgenurGirl“light of wisdom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- SunayUnisex“offering moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- NursimaUnisex“luminous face”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- KamerGirl“moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- DoğayGirl“rising moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SemanurGirl“light of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AytöreUnisex“enlightened custom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- NurseninGirl“the light is yours”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Yaltıray
What does the name Yaltıray mean?
Yaltıray means “shining moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yaltıray a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaltıray is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yaltıray come from?
Yaltıray is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaltıray?
Yaltıray 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 Yaltıray have?
Yaltıray has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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