Yıldıray means “shining, light-giving moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yıldıray is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yıldıray mean?
Literally: yıldır 'bright' + ay 'moon'
Literal meaning
Yıldıray is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “shining, light-giving moon”, from yıldır 'bright' + ay 'moon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yıldıray in Turkish
What does Yıldıray mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yıldıray. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shining, light-giving moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yıldıray come from?
Turkic, compound. From yıldır 'bright' + ay 'moon'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yıldıray a Turkish name?
Yes. Yıldıray is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yıldıray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YıldırayLatin | Unisex | same as above: “shining, light-giving 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 Yıldıray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yıldıray | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yıldıray
Sibling names for Yıldıray
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 Yıldıray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AtanurUnisex“father of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- FericanUnisex“light of the soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AykatunUnisex“moon lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SonnurUnisex“last light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- BarayBoy“eternal; new moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- GülümayGirl“my rose moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyyarkınUnisex“moonlight and sunlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurbenUnisex“light beauty mark”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Yıldıray
What does the name Yıldıray mean?
Yıldıray means “shining, light-giving moon”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yıldıray a girl's or a boy's name?
Yıldıray is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yıldıray come from?
Yıldıray is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yıldıray?
Yıldıray 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 Yıldıray have?
Yıldıray 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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